If you want wisdom, ask God and He’ll give it to you - James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
- James 1:5, NIV
More About This Verse
MEANING
Are you trying to make a difficult decision? When you don’t know what to do, ask God for wisdom. When you ask God for help, it is evidence that you trust Him. This helps you to cultivate a deeper trust in God.
God gives generously to us when we ask for things that are good, right, and in His will. Even if we have failed or sinned, and are now coming to God asking for repentance and guidance, He is thrilled to help us. He offers His wisdom without finding fault—it doesn’t matter where we’ve been as much as where we’re going with God. He doesn’t hold us hostage to our past mistakes; He gives abundantly, happily, willingly, and without a judgement of fault or worthiness.
Is fear holding you back? You can rely on God to keep His promises even in seemingly impossible and messy circumstances (excerpt from “Life is a Journey, part 2”). It’s not the place you find yourself in that is important so much as the one who is with you.
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We get the most out of each verse when we understand them in context. So, feel free to dig a little deeper into the meaning of this verse with these resources:
The Message version says this verse this way:
“If you don’t know what you’re doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You’ll get his help, and won’t be condescended to when you ask for it.” (James 1:5, MSG).
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