If you need wisdom
This week I was praying for a friend of mine to have wisdom in a specific situation. I actually pray it a lot for those closest to me (Steven Furtick).
James 1:5 says "If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking."
That's quite a promise. In 2 Chronicles 1:7 God appeared to King Solomon and said "what do you want, I will give it to you." Solomon had the opportunity to ask for anything he wanted, riches, long life, power, success, and he asked for wisdom. God was so pleased at his request that he not only granted his request, but also gave him riches, power and fame as well (2:11-12).
I'm not sure what you are going through right now. I'm not sure whose advice you are seeking out. Sometimes in my life, I run to everyone except God.
God promises wisdom to those who ask. Sometimes that wisdom comes from people He has placed in your life. But only after you have sought Him first.
So maybe today, you just need to ask Him for wisdom.
thank you, Holly. My husband and I are going through an incredibly difficult time truly having to exercise blind faith through current circumstances. Scary for sure...I so appreciate you sharing God's truth--what a comfort to my unsettled heart!
Posted by: Marla Stanley | March 02, 2010 at 06:45 PM
thank you for the reminder of something so powerfully simple.
Posted by: Darcy | February 26, 2010 at 07:03 PM
Holly,
Ditto what others are saying . . . you were following the Lord's leading by posting this today. My husband and I are needing wisdom a lot right now. Thank you!
Krista
Posted by: Krista | February 26, 2010 at 03:38 PM
Very encouraging reminder. Thank You Holly!! (love this blog). :) :)
Posted by: Kathy Jo | February 26, 2010 at 11:28 AM
Thanks so much for sharing I needed to hear this! Lots of things going on in my life that I need Godly wisdom. I am right there with you, I usually run to everyone before God!Have a blessed weekend!
Posted by: Jessica | February 26, 2010 at 09:45 AM
That was refreshing and a great encouragement for me today. Thanks for sharing so openly, frank and lovingly! Blessings to you.
Posted by: Kelly Webb | February 26, 2010 at 08:43 AM
No.idea. How much I needed to hear that this morning - thank you for sharing your thoughts! This is something I know, but definitely needed to be reminded this morning!
Posted by: AimeeBlanks | February 26, 2010 at 07:29 AM
Thank you, Holly. Good timing! I needed to read this today. Have a fabulous weekend!
Posted by: Kelli Sheppe | February 26, 2010 at 06:54 AM