*The God Who Gives Wisdom*
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. (James 1:5-6)
Father,
I need wisdom! There are so many different situations in which I need divine wisdom. Every day I find myself confronted by a myriad of difficult situations requiring divine wisdom. If don’t have divine wisdom, I’ll make a disaster of these situations. Without divine wisdom I will quickly make a mess of my life. If you don’t lead me, I’ll surely stray from your path. I can’t make it through this life without your wisdom.
So Lord, I ask, in faith, for wisdom. You promise to give generously to everyone who asks. You don’t dole out wisdom in small, tiny drops. You are not stingy giver. You lavishly, eagerly, joyfully give wisdom to everyone who asks. *You are a generous, loving, guiding God, who is eager to lead his people. So I ask in faith, believing that you will give me the wisdom I need for every situation. No matter what the situation, now matter how difficult or confusing, you will give me the wisdom I need.*
Help me not to dishonor you by doubting your generosity. You have promised to give me wisdom. You have promised to lead me and guide me. I believe that you will keep your word. I believe that you will give me exactly what I need, when I need it. Forgive me for the times when I’ve doubted that you would give me wisdom. Forgive me for the times when I haven’t asked for wisdom. Forgive me for the times when I have tried to walk through life relying on my own wisdom.
When I doubt you, I am unsteady and unstable. I’m like a wave tossed back and forth by the wind, unable to be settled, unable to be at peace. *So I trust in you and your divine wisdom. I trust you to lead me, guide me, and give me wisdom for every situation. I fix my mind on you, the God who gives peace that passes understanding. You will give me wisdom, just as you have promised. You are my solid rock.*