Wisdom

For whoever finds me [Wisdom] finds life and draws forth and obtains favor from the Lord. ~ Proverbs 8:35

Have you ever been in a situation and you just didn't know what to do? Sometimes life throws some things our way and we really don't know which direction we are supposed to take.

James 1:5 says, "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him." How encouraging to know that we can ask God for wisdom and He will give it to us! However, we must read on. James 1:6-7 continues..."But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways."

When we ask God for wisdom and direction for our lives, do we really ask in faith? Are we truly seeking Him for direction or do we just throw some meaningless words in the air hoping that He will come down and fix everything? We must understand that God wants us to have wisdom. He wants to lead and guide us in every step we take. Walking with Him is not supposed to be a mystery. He loves us and it is His desire to show us things and to share His heart with us. We have to make sure that we are seeking Him. We have to make sure that we are laying aside all the hindrances and distractions and seeking Him with an undivided heart.

Proverbs 8:35 says that if we find wisdom, we find life and obtain favor from the Lord. That sounds to me like He wants us to have wisdom! He wants us to enjoy abundant life and to walk in His favor! That is part of His plan and that comes with walking intimately with Him.

Make it a point as you begin this new year to start seeking the Lord as never before. Be serious about your relationship with Him and may He be your first priority. Go to Him first, not as a last resort. He holds your future in His hands and it is His desire to let His favor and blessings overtake you!