If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God— who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly— and it will be given to him. —James 1:5
I am seriously directionally challenged. More than once, leaving a hotel room, I’ve had to stop and ask a hotel employee in the hallway . . . to find the elevator. I rely heavily on GPS or written instructions to find just about everything.
Finding God’s will regarding our lives can be a lot trickier than finding a hotel elevator—and that’s an important reason for spending time with Him on a consistent basis. No matter how good (or bad) you may be with directions, you simply cannot find your way through life on your own. You need the guidance that can only be found through prayerful intake of His Word.
God wants an intimate relationship with you, where you’re quick to seek His wisdom and direction about everything. So bring your whole life before Him—your schedule, your questions, your challenges and decisions. Then as you read and meditate on His Word, wait prayerfully and expectantly for Him to give the direction you need.
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The Quiet Place: Daily Devotional Readings
©2012 Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Scripture taken from The CSB
Make it Personal
Where do you need God’s wisdom or guidance? Present those areas to Him, meditate on His Word, and trust Him to direct your steps.