"If there is any one of you who needs wisdom, he must ask God, who gives to all freely and ungrudgingly; it will be given to him. But he must ask with faith, and no trace of doubt, because a person who has doubts is like the waves thrown up in the sea when the wind drives. That sort of person, in two minds, wavering between going different ways, must not expect that the Lord will give him anything."
There are so many instances when I would have loved to have this gift of Wisdom. What should I do, where should I go. What would be best? I just couldn't decide or make up my mind or know which fork in the road I should take. Too bad I wasn't aware of this scripture/promise from God! Isn't it wonderful to know that if we need wisdom, all we have to do is ask God and believe? Wow what a promise.
It seems especially important to ask God for wisdom - with faith - before casting our votes in November!
I also like verse 12: "Happy the man who stands firm when trials come. He has proved himself and will win the prize of life, the crown that the Lord has promised to those who love him."
I wrote in my notes that when you are living in sin, it will confuse the issue. Obey God, and He will reward you.
The footnote in my Bible says, "Wisdom is the ability to see life from God's point of view - a request he honors because it is actually an appeal to know Him better. Prayer is life's greatest time-saver, so don't remain confused. Ask God for His wisdom."
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James 1:5-8
"If there is any one of you who needs wisdom, he must ask God, who gives to all freely and ungrudgingly; it will be given to him. But he must ask with faith, and no trace of doubt, because a person who has doubts is like the waves thrown up in the sea when the wind drives. That sort of person, in two minds, wavering between going different ways, must not expect that the Lord will give him anything."
There are so many instances when I would have loved to have this gift of Wisdom. What should I do, where should I go. What would be best? I just couldn't decide or make up my mind or know which fork in the road I should take. Too bad I wasn't aware of this scripture/promise from God! Isn't it wonderful to know that if we need wisdom, all we have to do is ask God and believe? Wow what a promise.
It seems especially important to ask God for wisdom - with faith - before casting our votes in November!
I also like verse 12: "Happy the man who stands firm when trials come. He has proved himself and will win the prize of life, the crown that the Lord has promised to those who love him."
I wrote in my notes that when you are living in sin, it will confuse the issue. Obey God, and He will reward you.
The footnote in my Bible says, "Wisdom is the ability to see life from God's point of view - a request he honors because it is actually an appeal to know Him better. Prayer is life's greatest time-saver, so don't remain confused. Ask God for His wisdom."
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