By Greg Laurie
“If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.”
—James 1:5
Some people treat prayer like a Christmas list. They see the words “generous God” and launch into their wish list of materialistic items that they think will fulfill them. The problem is, if you focus your attention on material possessions, you overlook the most valuable asset God makes available to you: wisdom.
James says, if you need wisdom, ask for it. God won’t rebuke you, no matter how many times you request it. Believe me, I’ve tested the limits. I pray for wisdom all the time. When I prepare a message or when I think about the future of our church, I love to pray, “Lord, You’ve promised in Your Word to give us Your wisdom. I’m praying for it right now.” Which is another way of saying, “I need to know Your will, Lord. Show me Your will.”
Categories: INSPIRATIONAL DEVOTIONS
Luke 21:36 "Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man."