If you need wisdom—if you want to know what God wants you to do—ask him, and he will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking. But when you ask him, be sure that you really expect him to answer, for a doubtful mind is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. People like that should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. They can’t make up their minds. They waver back and forth in everything they do.
James 1:5-8
Note from yesterday’s thought that James continues to speak of wisdom in terms of action, “…know what God wants you to do…”, rather than intelligence.
The prayer of faith is a prayer where complete confidence is placed in our loving and sovereign LORD. We are praying to the God who is omnipotent – He is able to do whatever we ask. He is omnipresent – He is present and involved in our circumstance. He is omniscient – He knows the outcome, the future. He is Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the author and the finisher. His character is just – He will do no wrong. His character is love – He has done everything you need for all eternity. He has given you the Son.
You can pray in faith, knowing that the LORD will answer.
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Thanks, Willie! this reminds me of the song that says, "God is too wise to be mistaken, God is too good to be unkind; And when you don't understand, when you don't see His plan, when you can't trace His hand, trust His heart."
Love ya, brother! PJ
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