I Need Wisdom

The need for wisdom in our complicated world in these turbulent times is great. 

King Solomon faced great challenges in all these areas too and when God appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.”  (1 Kings 3:5)  this was Solomon’s reply:

Now, Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties. Your servant is here among the people you have chosen, a great people, too numerous to count or number. So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?

1 Kings 3:7-10

Solomon knew that in the large and small decisions of life he couldn’t manage on his own.  He needed God’s wisdom to direct him.  We’re not any different are we?

Loving God, You have brought us to these days and You have promised us that You will not give us more than we can handle. 

Well, on our own, many many situations are more than we can handle, but You promise us wisdom and strength to know and do what is right and good every day of our lives. You tell us:

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. 

James 1:5

Would you give us a discerning heart to know how to make wise choices, to distinguish between right and wrong, and to care for others, both in our circle of influence and those who might well be impacted by choices we make that we are not even aware of.

But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 

James 3:17

Fill us with Your wisdom today we pray.  Help us to represent You well.  Amen

Let’s keep asking for and receiving God’s wisdom to meet whatever challenges come our way today.