Tag: wisdom

When you’re struggling with something hard in life, where do you go for help?

Your spouse, a good friend, a counselor, a recommended book or website?

At first glance, these may seem great. You think, yeah that friend can be trusted. That book was written by someone with a big education. Surely a counselor knows what they are talking about.

None of these are evil or necessarily wrong. But they aren’t right either!

James 1:5 says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God…”

The Bible is very clear about who we are supposed to go to first. And it comes with a really great promise!

“…who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.”

Not only will God pour out wisdom generously on you when you ask, but he’ll do it without reproach. Meaning, he won’t belittle or berate you for not knowing. He’ll gladly give you all the wisdom you need!

He may direct you to a godly friend who has been through something similar or a godly book. He may point you towards someone who has the wisdom to impart to you. But, he asks that we go to Him first.

And here’s the most important part…we need to listen. How often have I asked the Lord for wisdom and then forgotten to pause and listen for His answer? Too often to count!

I’ve discovered He often speaks to me in threes. I’ll pray for something and then three times from different sources I’ll get my answer. Maybe a friend will mention something, I’ll read something in my Bible, and then my pastor will say almost the same thing. Or a verse will be brought to mind at different times or a week or so. But I have to have my eyes and ears open and be ready for His answer!

Are you struggling with something hard with a child? Is there a relationship that’s been difficult? Do you not know what to do for school next year? Is there a dream tugging at your heart that you don’t know how to navigate?

Ask the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change (James 1:17) Remember, He desires to give you good and perfect gifts. He wants to lavish His wisdom on you! He’s not stingy and His gift won’t run out!