DECEMBER "prayer-starters" DAY 2

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JANUARY 2009 Day 17

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Ephesians 1:
15 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:
18 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 17—Finding the Purity of the Wisdom from Above

Wisdom that is from above is first pure. Its primary quality is purity. It cannot be corrupted. It is eternal because it contains no element that can bring it to a failed conclusion. Almost everything else has within it a seed of its own corruption and judgment, but not the wisdom of God. When we embrace that wisdom, it first leads us to Christ Jesus. He brings the purity of this wisdom into us. As we grow in relationship with Him, He becomes our wisdom. Learn I Corinthians 1:30. Meditate on it. Let it enter all that you are.

James 3:17a—But the wisdom that is from above is first pure...

Philippians 4:8—Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

DEAR LORD, we wait before You for the cleansing of our understanding so Your pure wisdom can find a place in us. Make us vessels from which this wisdom can flow to others. Bring a desire for this wisdom from above into the hearts of these we hold before You.

What Wisdom Will Bring into the Life of a Young Man—Proverbs 2:10-20

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