Asking for Wisdom

A Norvell Note

October 20, 2024, Vol. 28 No. 41

Asking for Wisdom

If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. (James 1:5)

Generous God, I do need wisdom, so I’m asking.

Please give me the wisdom to know what to say to the daughter who knows her mother has only a few hours left to live.

Please give me the wisdom to remain silent when I don’t have helpful, meaningful, or encouraging words.

Please give me the wisdom to know how to walk with the person going through what feels like never-ending grief.

Please give me the wisdom to know what to say to the young couple struggling to hold their marriage together.

Please give me the wisdom to encourage the gentleman who has lived a long, meaningful life but no longer feels he has a purpose.

Please give me the wisdom to offer advice only when asked.

Please give me wisdom when I enter the election booth.

Please give me the wisdom to change what I can and accept what I cannot.

Please give me the wisdom and the wisdom to use the wisdom You give me.