Do you know what you need today? Do you even know the next step to take?
I find myself today (like pretty much every other day!) in need of the Lord to guide me.
It is the wisdom from God that I am most in need of.
- What should I be thinking on today?
- How do I think about different things?
- Why do I think about things that really aren’t excellent, praiseworthy, true?*
- Who should I be talking to today?
- What should I be saying to them? (what words/message/truth)
- What attitude should I be having?
- What things do I need to let go of?
- What things are a distraction to me and completely unnecessary in my life?
I love the fact that the Lord reminds us through James’ words** that if I am lacking wisdom I can ask God who will grant wisdom to me (without finding fault that I don’t already “know it all”).
Many times we think we need certain material or temporal things in our lives, when perhaps all we need is to hear from the Lord above and His words of wisdom, truth, and love will be enough for us. Take time today to ask God for His perfect wisdom and then wait, watch and listen for His divine revelation. One word from God is more valuable than millions of words from others.
*Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
**James 1:5 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.
**
Pastor Michael Johnson 