Seek God’s Wisdom

By Paul Chappell

"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him."

James 1:5

When I was in eighth grade, our school visited the governor’s mansion in San Francisco. Although I didn’t get to meet Governor Ronald Regan, I left a letter for him with his secretary. She kindly assured me that she would get it to the governor.

I was thrilled a few weeks later when I received a personal reply from Governor Regan. He thanked me for my letter and said, "I could not bear the responsibility of being governor for even one day if it were not for my abiding faith in God." That statement of humble dependence upon God made such an impression on me, even as an eighth grader. Today, the framed letter sits on display in my office—a reminder to me of the value of humility in leadership.

Everybody is in some position of leadership. Whether you are a parent, a student, a teacher, a coach, an employer, or an employee, there are people who look to your example for guidance. This is a weighty responsibility, and it demands a wisdom greater than you or I possess. Are you providing an example of someone who humbly depends on God for your guidance?

We need to seek God’s wisdom in each of the many details of our daily lives. Just as Governor Regan knew he could not bear his responsibility alone, so we must recognize that we need God’s help to live out our responsibilities.

Thankfully, God gives us the perfect resource to help us bear our responsibilities—His wisdom. He freely invites us to ask Him for it, and He promises to liberally provide as much as we need!

One of my first prayer requests every day is for God’s wisdom. If you have not already done so, take a moment now to ask God for His wisdom for your needs today.

Today's Rooted Principle:

God’s wisdom is the equipping resource for our responsibilities.