Thanks Russell for this entry.
James 1:5  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.

Surrounding this verse in James 1 are things we face daily:  trials, temptations, and the need for patience to deal with them. This verse is there reminding us that no matter what we face God will give us His wisdom to get us through if we ask for it.  More than that of course, what He offers makes us complete and lacking nothing.

When journaling, I often make a point to skip verses that I have previously underlined, so as to focus on others, but this one is so important I could not seem to pass it up. I think of the many times in my life that God’s wisdom was not followed or even asked for,  then I am reminded of all the little times each day that I seek to live my own strength and wisdom rather than His.

Think what this means in reverse.  What happens when we don’t seek his wisdom, or we literally deny His wisdom.  Is this not the very root of sin itself?  Isn’t that what Adam and Eve did by not following the wisdom of God, but rather themselves, after being tempted by Satan.

How much different is Satan trying to tempt us today?  We are bombarded with the world’s “wisdom”, each avenue vying to be our main source of truth.
Many of these sources would even argue that they are not seeking to impart
any “wisdom” at all, only “facts”.   Under each source lies an approach, a
subtle commentary, where the author’s assumptions and worldview colors the window through which they look at life.

We are truly blessed to have the very Author of Life willing to share His Wisdom with us.  Who’s wisdom do you seek?  Who’s advise do you take?  What will you do different today?

Lord,  I am sorry for the many times I sought wisdom apart from you.  I ask you to quicken my heart more each day to you.  Help me to recognize the opportunities you place in my path, that I could accomplish the work you have for me today.  I seek your wisdom today, that I would rely on you and not myself.  Thank You, Amen

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