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 NLT
When I started running, I quickly learned what my body
needed. Some things were obvious, like stretching and hydrating, but not all
things. I quickly learned that eating before running would make me sick. Maybe
you’ve always been the athletic type and the things I learned through trial and
error are obvious to you. Whether it’s in exercising or other areas, we won’t
always have all the answers; we all
need wisdom at some point.
1 Thessalonians 5 has some great wisdom:
Get along among yourselves, each
of you doing your part…Gently encourage the stragglers, and reach out for the
exhausted, pulling them to their feet. Be patient with each person, attentive
to individual needs…Look for the best in each other, and always do your best to
bring it out. Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no
matter what happens…Don’t suppress the Spirit, and don’t stifle those who have
a word from the Master. On the other hand, don’t be gullible. Check out
everything, and keep only what’s good. Throw out anything tainted with evil,
(vv. 13-22, MSG).
How do we exercise the wisdom given? How can you be
cheerful when your kids have poopy-painted their bedroom walls, toys, and bed?
How do you thank God no matter what? This is where instruction and relationship
meet. Just as watching how my body responded to my actions guided me through
adjusting my habits, if we pay close attention to God’s leading, He will teach
us how to follow His instructions. This isn’t a pass/fail test; it’s a
relationship. His desire is for our success. If there’s something you need but
can’t figure it out, ask God. He promises to give you the wisdom you need. So
what do you need?
©Heather Potts 2016
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