In this moment
Wisdom
If any lack wisdom, let them ask — God gives it freely.
Verses to hold onto
James 1:5Read in context →
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Proverbs 2:6Read in context →
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 3:13Read in context →
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. that getteth...: Heb. that draweth out understanding
Proverbs 9:10Read in context →
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
Colossians 3:16Read in context →
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Ecclesiastes 7:12Read in context →
For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it. defence: Heb. shadow
A thought
Wisdom begins not with cleverness but with reverence — the fear of the Lord. And it is there for the asking: God gives generously to all who seek it, without finding fault.
A prayer
Lord, I need wisdom I do not have. Give it freely as You promised, and help me to walk in it, not just know it.