Words of Wisdom #2

 We continue today looking at Words of Wisdom from James, chapter 1
5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

Here we find the practicality of faith: it is a solid foundation for life; it keeps us balanced between reality and hope for a brighter tomorrow.  The decisions we make today will impact our future days and eternity, so we must decide wisely. That requires that we have as much information and input as possible in making those decisions. "If" - and we could just as likely translate that word "since" - since we need wisdom, we should go to the best source, to the One Who is great enough to know and good enough to let us know, and when He gives that wisdom, trust Him enough to obey - to show that we believe Him, trust Him, and want to live like He really is Lord.  When we do this, God gives us wisdom we can share with those who need it too.