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Ephesians 1:
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Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, 16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;  17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
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The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,  19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,


DAY 12—Opening Ourselves to the Generosity of God as He Gives Wisdom

 

We often find ourselves in more trouble than we know how to handle when we walk in a way that is not wise.  If we had come to the Lord in the first place we might have missed out on taking the wrong turns that led to trouble. The highest wisdom there is comes from God. James gave the following wonderful advice about coming to God when we need to know what to do. He never scolds us for not having wisdom.

James 1:5If 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.  

I John 5:14,15And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that, if we ask any thing according to His will, He heareth us: and if we know that He hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of Him.

 

FATHER, too often my wisdom allowed me to do unwise things. I regret this. Forgive me for not looking to You for Your wisdom and help. Help these in my family who did not wait before You till You formed Your wisdom in them. We all need Your grace in this situation—and an abundance of wisdom.

How God Delights in Our Search for Wisdom as It Turns Toward HimI Kings 3:7-13

 

 


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