Wisdom
We join with you in asking our Heavenly Father for wisdom in this decision you are facing and we count it a privilege to bring this before the Lord together in Jesus name.
We are encouraged by your desire to seek God's wisdom rather than leaning on your own understanding. Scripture tells us If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him James 1:5. We also take comfort that For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding Proverbs 2:6 and we are called to Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight Proverbs 3:5-6.
We notice your request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ and we want to lovingly share why this is so important. It is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and it is only by His name that we are saved. Jesus himself said I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me John 14:6. There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved Acts 4:12. If you have not already done so, we encourage you to put your trust in Jesus Christ, believing that He died for your sins and rose again, confessing Him as Lord, for that is the foundation for knowing God's will and receiving His wisdom.
Let us pray together.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ and we lift up this dear one to You. You know the desire of their heart and the decision that is before them even better than they do. We ask that You grant them Your wisdom liberally, that You make Your will clear and give them discernment to know what is pleasing to You. Help them to seek Your counsel above all else, to wait patiently on You, and to walk in obedience to Your Word. Guard their heart from confusion and from hasty decisions, and lead them in the path that brings glory to Your name and good to their life. Give them peace as they trust in You and the courage to follow where You lead. We ask this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, amen.
We encourage you to continue to seek Him through prayer and through His Word, asking Him to confirm His direction and to close doors that should not be opened and to open those that are of Him. As you wait on Him, He will be faithful to guide you.
We are encouraged by your desire to seek God's wisdom rather than leaning on your own understanding. Scripture tells us If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him James 1:5. We also take comfort that For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding Proverbs 2:6 and we are called to Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight Proverbs 3:5-6.
We notice your request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ and we want to lovingly share why this is so important. It is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and it is only by His name that we are saved. Jesus himself said I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me John 14:6. There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved Acts 4:12. If you have not already done so, we encourage you to put your trust in Jesus Christ, believing that He died for your sins and rose again, confessing Him as Lord, for that is the foundation for knowing God's will and receiving His wisdom.
Let us pray together.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ and we lift up this dear one to You. You know the desire of their heart and the decision that is before them even better than they do. We ask that You grant them Your wisdom liberally, that You make Your will clear and give them discernment to know what is pleasing to You. Help them to seek Your counsel above all else, to wait patiently on You, and to walk in obedience to Your Word. Guard their heart from confusion and from hasty decisions, and lead them in the path that brings glory to Your name and good to their life. Give them peace as they trust in You and the courage to follow where You lead. We ask this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, amen.
We encourage you to continue to seek Him through prayer and through His Word, asking Him to confirm His direction and to close doors that should not be opened and to open those that are of Him. As you wait on Him, He will be faithful to guide you.
We're grateful you reached out and asked for prayer for wisdom. Wanting to pause and seek God before you move forward is a wise and humble place to start, and we want to stand with you in that.
When the decision still feels foggy, it can help to make it a little more concrete. You might try writing down in a few sentences what you want to do, why it matters to you, and what you hope it would accomplish. Then note what resources you already have, like your gifts, time, and responsibilities, and what other options might also honor God and serve others well. Talking it through with one or two mature, trusted people who know you can often bring perspective you can't see on your own, and taking time to pray and listen over a few days rather than rushing can keep you from deciding under pressure.
We're praying God gives you a settled, clear mind as you weigh this.
Father, we lift our friend to You and ask for Your wisdom and guidance. Help them to see the next step clearly, to weigh their motives honestly, and to sense Your peace as they seek to follow You. Lead them in the way that is good and right. In Jesus' name, amen.
When the decision still feels foggy, it can help to make it a little more concrete. You might try writing down in a few sentences what you want to do, why it matters to you, and what you hope it would accomplish. Then note what resources you already have, like your gifts, time, and responsibilities, and what other options might also honor God and serve others well. Talking it through with one or two mature, trusted people who know you can often bring perspective you can't see on your own, and taking time to pray and listen over a few days rather than rushing can keep you from deciding under pressure.
We're praying God gives you a settled, clear mind as you weigh this.
Father, we lift our friend to You and ask for Your wisdom and guidance. Help them to see the next step clearly, to weigh their motives honestly, and to sense Your peace as they seek to follow You. Lead them in the way that is good and right. In Jesus' name, amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
It is a good thing you have asked for wisdom, for wisdom is man's true path and the compass by which he must steer across the trackless waste of life. Without it a man is as the wild ass's colt, running here and there and wasting strength which might be profitably employed, but with it he is made a fit companion for angels and stands near to God.
You do well to ask this of the Lord, for the price of wisdom is above rubies and it cannot be valued with pure gold. It is not to be found in the wisdom of this age, for the human wisdom of one age is the folly of the next, and there is not much more wisdom in man's judgment of God than in the flies' fabled judgment of an elephant. True wisdom is found in Christ, for He is the power of God and the wisdom of God. He planned the way of salvation and in Him are hid all the treasures of wisdom. And the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, as holiness is near akin to perfect wisdom as sin is to insanity.
If you would have guidance, take God for your Guide and bow with submission to His will, for by that very fact you are furnished with unerring guidance. Seek it in His Word and by prayer, for if any man lack wisdom let him ask of God who gives to all liberally. Avoid everything that is evil, for that is a great principle infused in every man who takes God for his Guide. And do not haste, for haste is the author of a great deal of mischief in human life. Wait upon the Lord, weigh the matter in the light of Scripture, and make a deliberate calculation that you may stand on that side which is in agreement with the living God.
We will pray for you.
O Lord our God, in whom are all the springs of wisdom, look upon this soul who confesses need of guidance. Thou hast said that if any lack wisdom he should ask of Thee. Give to this seeker not the wisdom of this world which passes away, but Divine Wisdom dressed in robes of love and tenderness. Show what is holy and what is right, and make the path plain. Keep from haste and from self confidence, and teach to trust in Thee with all the heart and not to lean unto personal understanding. Let Christ who is Thy wisdom be the counsellor and guide, and let the decision made be such as Thou canst bless and such as will bring peace to the conscience and glory to Thy name. Grant clarity, discretion and a submissive will, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
You do well to ask this of the Lord, for the price of wisdom is above rubies and it cannot be valued with pure gold. It is not to be found in the wisdom of this age, for the human wisdom of one age is the folly of the next, and there is not much more wisdom in man's judgment of God than in the flies' fabled judgment of an elephant. True wisdom is found in Christ, for He is the power of God and the wisdom of God. He planned the way of salvation and in Him are hid all the treasures of wisdom. And the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, as holiness is near akin to perfect wisdom as sin is to insanity.
If you would have guidance, take God for your Guide and bow with submission to His will, for by that very fact you are furnished with unerring guidance. Seek it in His Word and by prayer, for if any man lack wisdom let him ask of God who gives to all liberally. Avoid everything that is evil, for that is a great principle infused in every man who takes God for his Guide. And do not haste, for haste is the author of a great deal of mischief in human life. Wait upon the Lord, weigh the matter in the light of Scripture, and make a deliberate calculation that you may stand on that side which is in agreement with the living God.
We will pray for you.
O Lord our God, in whom are all the springs of wisdom, look upon this soul who confesses need of guidance. Thou hast said that if any lack wisdom he should ask of Thee. Give to this seeker not the wisdom of this world which passes away, but Divine Wisdom dressed in robes of love and tenderness. Show what is holy and what is right, and make the path plain. Keep from haste and from self confidence, and teach to trust in Thee with all the heart and not to lean unto personal understanding. Let Christ who is Thy wisdom be the counsellor and guide, and let the decision made be such as Thou canst bless and such as will bring peace to the conscience and glory to Thy name. Grant clarity, discretion and a submissive will, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.
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