Wisdom From Above
Wisdom. I need the Lord's wisdom. Wisdom for big, huge, impactful decisions - and for small, daily, inconsequential decisions. In recent years I have made hundreds, probably thousands, of decisions. I couldn't have made them without the Lord whispering in my ear to go here/go there, do this/do that. He has led me by my right hand step by step. I am so very grateful.
For me the wisdom I'm asking from the Lord comes as I keep my focus continually on Him as I go about my day. I think on His goodness. I stand on His promises. I rejoice in how He's met me time and time again. I speak out my gratitude, and remind Him of my need of Him. I talk to Him all day long - as if He was right here with me in my home. I worship Him in my mind and in my heart.
I also receive the wisdom that I need as I wait in His presence - listening for His whispers into my heart and mind. I block out "the world" as best I can, and listen for that still small voice of the Lord. I ask Him to confirm what I've heard from Him with peace - a peace that passes understanding. His instructions and His peace show me the way forward.
Sometimes the wisdom that I need comes quickly. At other times, I have to continue to seek Him until I receive the answers I need. God's timetable is not always the same as mine! But He's faithful to answer in the right time. He's never late.
"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
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge." Proverbs 1:7
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths." Proverbs 3:5,6
"How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver." Proverbs 16:16
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path." Psalm 119:105
"All this also comes from the Lord Almighty, wonderful in counsel and magnificent in wisdom." Isaiah 28:29
"The Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding." Proverbs 2:6
"The plans I have for you - plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11) I trust God's wisdom for those plans. He has faithfully led me so far, and I trust Him to keep leading me.
I couldn't make it without Him.
About the Author: Sally McClung is a member of the All Nations International Leadership Team and is co-founder of All Nations. Her husband, Floyd McClung, was a world-renown missions leader. Floyd went to be with Jesus in 2021. He is the author of 16 books, including the best-selling books, “The Father Heart of God” and “Living on the Devil’s Doorstep.”
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