Do you lack wisdom?

There are many decisions that we make every day, that we need God's wisdom
to help us in making the correct choice for our life. At times I have
gotten impatient and went ahead and did something without clear vision and
direction from the Lord. I read the words written in * James 1:5 If any of
you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance], he is
to ask of [our benevolent] God, who gives to everyone generously and
without rebuke or blame, and it will be given to him.* and come to
understand that all I need to do is ask. I have heard people say that,
"they know what they need to do and God needs to get on board" and this can
be dangerous. There are many people in relationships, that wanted a spouse,
and did not wait on the Lord, they got a spouse, maybe not the one intended
for them though. For those that are still waiting, I would like to share
something I read. It is better to wait long than to marry wrong. No matter
what our future holds, we must ask and trust in the One who holds the
future in His hands. Remember what is written in *James 3:17 But the wisdom
from above is first pure [morally and spiritually undefiled], then
peace-loving [courteous, considerate], gentle, reasonable [and willing to
listen], full of compassion and good fruits. It is unwavering, without
[self-righteous] hypocrisy [and self-serving guile].* No matter what
decision you need to make, schooling, a job, a relationship, finances, etc.
the wisdom from above is far greater than any earthly wisdom. Brethren, may
we trust in the God who is from everlasting to everlasting and not be self
serving. Ask God and wait expectantly upon the answer from the Father of
lights.

Douglas