wisdom

"If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him"- James 1:5

As I was praying this morning, I prayed for wisdom.  It's something I know I need to ask for, but I tend to forget.  Yet, I know that "man's" understanding will never touch God's.  I have been blessed with the opportunity to lead a unit in Mary Kay as a Sales Director, and to lead my offspring Directors as well.  I am often reminded that I need God's direction, because isn't it Him who put me in this position to begin with?  So this morning as I prayed for wisdom, I asked that the noise of this world would not influence me.  That I would be able to distance myself from the world and it's "wisdom".  I knew that meant allowing God's Truth to soak in more than the world's "truth".  

And then it hit me.  I purposely put myself in the world's "truth" daily.  And not just put myself, but immerse myself.  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TV, magazines.  I could go on & on.  The world is influencing my mind and I can slowly feel myself pulling away from what's real Truth.  The things of this world begin to have a greater hold over me than God.  And that's when I begin to feel unsettled. Not content. Sad.  Frustrated.  Fearful.  Doubtful.  

Today I am going to be purposeful to strip away the things that distract me.  Being connected isn't bad, but when it has a strong hold over you and your time, it's unhealthy.  I want to be still so that I can hear God's voice.  I want Him to lead my steps and tell me which way to go.  Pray for wisdom today, and then be still to hear His voice.  

I will be with you...

"I will be with you".  God told this to Gideon as He called him to save Israel.  And Gideon responded to God with "BUT...".  God was promising Gideon supernatural strength to defeat an army much bigger than his, and all Gideon could look at was his weakness.  

What is God calling you to?  And what are you saying "BUT..." to?  I read this commentary in my Bible that summed it up beautifully to me-

"Although God promises us the tools and strength we need, we often make excuses.  But reminding God of our limitations only implies that He doesn't know all about us or that He has made a mistake in evaluating our character."  

We need to have faith that if God says "GO", that He will provide.  Despite our weaknesses.  Despite our shortcomings.  Despite all of the odds against us.  We can sit and make endless excuses, but we will probably then live a life of regret.  God saw that Gideon was a warrior, even when Gideon couldn't see it for himself.  God sees who He created you to be, even when you can't see it for yourself yet.  Trust His voice.