"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."
(James 1:5)When you're facing a problem, the very first thing you should ask God for is
wisdom. Not money. Not power. Not even healing. But wisdom. God's wisdom is the key that will unlock every door in your life. It will
turn your every failure into success. So, stop wasting your prayer power
begging God for things you think you need and spend some time instead
listening to what He has to say about your situation. If you've never tried that before, practically speaking, here's what you
need to do. First: Lay out the entire problem before the Lord, not because He doesn't
know what you're going through, but because laying it out helps you. It
helps you see things from a more objective point of view. I remember when I used to take my problems to my father, A. W. Copeland.
Somehow, when I was explaining them to him, they began to look different to
me. I'd get a new perspective, and as I talked, he'd point out areas I
hadn't considered yet. Explaining your problems to God, point by point, will
help you accomplish the same thing. Second: Listen for the Spirit of God to advise you. Pay particular attention
to what He says through the written Word. Most likely, the care of your
problem has choked the Word of God right out of your heart (Mark 4:18-19).
If so, you need to get the Bible and begin to put that Word back in again.
Then the Holy Spirit will begin to speak to you through it. As you're listening, be sure to remain teachable. Be ready to accept rebuke
if necessary. Be very honest with God. Look for ways in which you've been
wrong and confess them to Him. It's all right. Those sins won't come as any
surprise to Him. He already knows about them. Confession just gives you the
opportunity to get rid of them. Third: Act on the wisdom God gives you. Let go of your own methods and put
His methods into operation. Be obedient. If you don't, that wonderful wisdom
won't do you any good at all. As you pray today, set aside your own ideas and start seeking the wisdom of
God. It's the only thing that can permanently solve the problems you've been
facing. It's truly the most precious gift God has to give. Seek wisdom.
liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him."
(James 1:5)When you're facing a problem, the very first thing you should ask God for is
wisdom. Not money. Not power. Not even healing. But wisdom. God's wisdom is the key that will unlock every door in your life. It will
turn your every failure into success. So, stop wasting your prayer power
begging God for things you think you need and spend some time instead
listening to what He has to say about your situation. If you've never tried that before, practically speaking, here's what you
need to do. First: Lay out the entire problem before the Lord, not because He doesn't
know what you're going through, but because laying it out helps you. It
helps you see things from a more objective point of view. I remember when I used to take my problems to my father, A. W. Copeland.
Somehow, when I was explaining them to him, they began to look different to
me. I'd get a new perspective, and as I talked, he'd point out areas I
hadn't considered yet. Explaining your problems to God, point by point, will
help you accomplish the same thing. Second: Listen for the Spirit of God to advise you. Pay particular attention
to what He says through the written Word. Most likely, the care of your
problem has choked the Word of God right out of your heart (Mark 4:18-19).
If so, you need to get the Bible and begin to put that Word back in again.
Then the Holy Spirit will begin to speak to you through it. As you're listening, be sure to remain teachable. Be ready to accept rebuke
if necessary. Be very honest with God. Look for ways in which you've been
wrong and confess them to Him. It's all right. Those sins won't come as any
surprise to Him. He already knows about them. Confession just gives you the
opportunity to get rid of them. Third: Act on the wisdom God gives you. Let go of your own methods and put
His methods into operation. Be obedient. If you don't, that wonderful wisdom
won't do you any good at all. As you pray today, set aside your own ideas and start seeking the wisdom of
God. It's the only thing that can permanently solve the problems you've been
facing. It's truly the most precious gift God has to give. Seek wisdom.
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