by Emily Wooten
Proverbs 1:5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
As we face the end of 2024 and look to the months ahead, many changes are coming in our nation, our state and our homes.
Growth requires putting off and taking on. On January 1st many will resolve to change the way they do things in order to create a better life for those around them. May will diet. Some will start exercising. Whatever choices we make for the new year, we have an invaluable resource of wisdom and understanding from which to pull.
Many of you nave already turned in your Pastor’s Advisory Council Recommendations. If you have not, please prayerfully consider your options and be included in those who will help Pastor Ron and Lisa make good decisions in the coming year. Our prayers for them and the people who make decisions for our church are not in vain. God hears and he answers. Remember these words from King David.
Psalms 34:3 – 4 O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
This is also a great time for those who do not have a habit of praying for our nation to resolve to start that practice.
Scripture shows us that the men of valor in the bible often sought God’s wisdom and understand to do the jobs God asked of them. Whether it was wisdom to build a temple or lead an army to war, God was always available to help his people when they asked.
In 1 Kings 3 we see where David’s son Solomon, when faced with becoming the leader of Israel, asked God for wisdom to lead his people. God was so pleased with Solomon’s request he granted him that and more.
1 Kings 3:12 Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee. And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honor: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days.
Whether it is help with your job, raising your family or relationships in your community, God has the answers.
James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraids not; and it shall be given him.