But When We Ask

James 1:5-7
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. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 

My daughter Hannah works with volunteers, in her job with Habitat. She often tells me about the older folks who come with their wisdom and knowledge from a life lived and how much she appreciates what they have to offer. My Grammy shared her wise words with me on many occasions, just as my mom shared with my daughters and me. It's a travesty when young people don't take the time to listen to grandparents, great-aunts and uncles, or any experienced person in their lives. Tim and I are at the age where we hope our experience will impact the next generation and that we have words of wisdom to pass down.

God values wisdom. James tells me, in the book of the Bible, he penned, if I want wise thoughts, ideas, or words, to ask God. As a faithful believer, I know God answers me and shares with me what I need to know. I don't know how many times I've sought God’s ear for wise words to give to my children, and He's answered. Believe me, if not for Him, I would flounder. 

Each week as I write these devotions, I pray for God's guidance, and many times when He's given me words, someone contacts me and tells me I wrote just what they needed. That's all God, not me. As a follower of Jesus, be bold and ask with confidence for wisdom. God will provide. 

In a time when we’re exposed to so many different opinions, seek God’s guidance.