WOULD YOU LIKE TO INCREASE YOUR WISDOM?

SCRIPTURE:
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously 
to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. 
(James 1:5)

MEDITATION:
There are all kinds of institutions available 
for anyone to increase their knowledge.
Knowledge is defined as: 
facts, information, and skills acquired by a person through experience 
or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.
People with knowledge usually command a certain amount of respect 
and are often consulted regarding any number of topics.

But where does one go to attain wisdom?
Wisdom is defined as:
using good judgment, making sound decisions, 
and applying knowledge and experiences to any situation.

Wisdom is often referred to as “common sense”.
Theoretically, it means a person has the ability 
to make good decisions with or without a formal education.
Sometimes we tend to think a person is born with wisdom, but are they?
The scriptures tell us (Christians) to ask God for wisdom.

There are certain special privileges that only a true Christian can enjoy. 
It begins with having a peace with God.
When we have a peace with God in our hearts, 
we experience the joy of fellowshipping with the Lord.
This kind of peace 
can have a beneficial effect on the body, soul, and of course, the mind.

Fellowshipping with the Lord can lead to 
the development and preservation of physical and mental capacities.
Our peace with, and love for Christ
can open the door for Him to bless us with wisdom.
However, sometimes we are required to ask Him for wisdom.

The process of asking for wisdom is for our benefit.
If we feel we are deficient in wisdom, we have an opportunity to admit 
that we are not independent, but in fact we are dependent on the Lord 
for everything, including wisdom.
Admitting a dependence on anyone other than ourselves helps to prevent 
arrogant pride and egotism from becoming a part of our lives.
It can also help to 
escort any lingering egotism and arrogant pride out of our system.

ACTION:
Do you feel you have a wisdom deficiency?
If not, then complete a self-assessment 
to determine if you are guilty of pride and self-sufficiency.
If you do feel deficient, first make sure you have surrendered 
your life to the Lord, and then ask God to increase your wisdom.

Pray,
“Heavenly Father, You provide me with so many blessings! Sometimes I 
feel guilty asking You for anything else, but Your Word says that if I 
lack wisdom, I should ask You and I can receive it. Father I am asking 
You for wisdom and the ability to use it for glorifying Your Name. I pray 
that You would open the doors of opportunity for me to use Your blessing 
of wisdom for pointing others to You. If they are lost, I pray that I will 
wisely lead them toward salvation; if they are Christians, I pray that I 
will wisely share Your Word in a way that will bring them closer to You. 
In whatever way You want me to use Your blessing of wisdom, I am ready!”