Day Sixteen
Wisdom
Ephesians 1:17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.
When one is having difficulty thinking straight, is applying wisdom even achievable? But I am desperate for it. Decisions abound. My heart aches as options tax my mind.
Troubled one, come transfer wisdom from the Source of all knowledge.
Today I Pray for You:
· To grab more of Jesus so His wisdom will clutch your heart and mind.
· That your first reaction asks for wisdom, not makes decisions.
Today You Pray:
Wonderful Counselor, how I need Your insight. The choices I face supersede my ability. My concern wells up and I feel paralyzed; unable to choose.
I’m casting my frailty on Your reason. Your thoughts are not mine. They are higher than mine and unthinkable. I want to know You more intimately today. As I draw tightly to Your side, God-honoring conclusions settle over my clouded mind.
"That your first reaction asks for wisdom, not makes decisions." Great advice. Thanks, Shannon.
ReplyDeleteI just love your daily prayes Shannon. We all need insight in our life. Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Shannon - love that - first reaction, ask for wisdom, not make decisions. Great prayers Shannon
ReplyDeleteGod bless
Tracy
What a wondewrful prayer!
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I love this prayer - that your first reaction is to ask for wisdom, not to make decisions. Powerful and thought-provoking!
ReplyDeleteOh I need to remember this one!! I think too many times I ask for something instead of the wisdom behind the choice or decision. Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteI love this Shannon... "That your first reaction asks for wisdom, not makes decisions." I want that! Blessings!!
ReplyDeleteEileen, so thrilled you found some inspiration at the oasis. In my heart, I'm pulling up a chair so we can chat over some OJ.
ReplyDeleteMy Journey, "we all need inspiration" - so true. Reminds me of Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint.
ReplyDeleteTracy, that nugget stood out to so many today. Clearly we know Who's idea that was...
ReplyDeletePamela, Welcome to Jesus & My Orange Juice. I am honored my your visit and hope you will return soon!
ReplyDeleteGwendolyn, I struggle with first reactions and so desire that they be God-honoring. I'm joining you in taking that line to heart.
ReplyDeleteJacqueline, we are peas of a pod. I want to run ahead of God and then ask Him to bless my plans. It doesn't work out too well...lol
ReplyDeleteHeidi, love this - "I want that". Isn't so much of making decisions a matter of choosing?
ReplyDeleteWords of wisdom! I take them to heart.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Momfever!
This is a beautiful post. I always leave with so much peace after visiting your blog :)
ReplyDeletePraying and asking for wisdom -- something we can so easily forget. We tend to want to micro-manage and take charge all the time. The lesson I have been focusing on lately when I pray is to focus on opening myself up to God's will and accepting that path.
ReplyDeleteThis is great Shannon! I so desire the Spirit of wisdom and revelation to KNOW God more. To draw closer to him. To gain wisdom to know his perfect will.:)
ReplyDeleteMomfever, thanks for your visit. Love thinking about these encouraging words bouncing around in your heart!
ReplyDeleteElisabeth, thank you for your sweet words. I love thinking of you being encouraged in your everyday crazy life as a mom!
ReplyDeletePam, love that "opening myself up to God's will". You, dear friend, are a vessel into whom God is pouring great things.
ReplyDeleteKelli, what's cool is how He uses friends to reveal His will. You were the first to encourage me to write a volume of prayers. XOXO
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