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Wisdom Prayer

Are You On the Side of the Lord!

Are You On the Side of the Lord!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who are on Your side. In Jesus’s name, amen.

Some people stand in opposition to the Lord.

Such people will gather a team of wise men to provide their brand of wisdom, their understanding of the situation, and listen to their so-called wise counsel. What will come of all this effort?

The simple answer is found in Proverbs 21:30 (ESV).

“No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel
can avail against the Lord.”

After everything, the Lord’s will stands.

Rather than going against the Lord, build a firm foundation on godly wisdom, understanding the Lord’s precepts, and listening to the wise counsel of people well-grounded in God’s word.

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Do You Have Many Advisers!

Do You Have Many Advisers!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who seek counsel from many advisers. In Jesus’s name, amen.

Some individuals believe they have all the answers. When it comes to making wise decisions, these people would never think to ask God. Rather they rely on their own understanding.

This is the opposite of what it says in Proverb 3:5-6 (ESV).

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.”

Proverbs 15:22 (ESV) is about what happens with and without counselors and advisers.

“Without counsel plans fail,
but with many advisers they succeed.”

Be wise. Acknowledge God. Have many advisers.

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Guide Me, Lord, with Your Counsel!

Guide Me, Lord, with Your Counsel!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom, and that you would guide me with your counsel. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Proverbs 11:14 (ESV) offers us wisdom. The proverb tells us:

“‘Where there is no guidance, a people falls,
but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.’”

Bringing in reinforcements when a person needs wise counsel makes sense.

The message of Psalm 73:24-28 (ESV) is God is able to provide counsel.

“You guide me with your counsel,
and afterward you will receive me to glory.
Whom have I in heaven but you?
And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you.
My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

For behold, those who are far from you shall perish;
you put an end to everyone who is unfaithful to you.
But for me it is good to be near God;
I have made the Lord God my refuge,
that I may tell of all your works.”

Have you made the Lord God your refuge? Draw near to God. Trust him to provide wise counsel.

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Are World Leaders In Control?

Are World Leaders In Control?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for world leaders that they would know you are in control. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Some cable news outlets offer extensive coverage of international affairs. BBC World News and other channels offer programming that covers and reports on the decisions made by world leaders. Psalm 33:10-12 (ESV) has something to say about who is really in control.

“The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing;
he frustrates the plans of the peoples.
The counsel of the Lord stands forever,
the plans of his heart to all generations.
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,
the people whom he has chosen as his heritage! 

Later in Psalm 33:16-17 (ESV) the psalmist has more to say about those on the world stage.

“The king is not saved by his great army;
a warrior is not delivered by his great strength.
The war horse is a false hope for salvation,
and by its great might it cannot rescue.”

Pray government leaders and royalty turn to Christ and pay homage to Almighty God.

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Wisdom Prayer

On the Side of the Lord!

On the Side of the Lord!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who are on your side. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Some people stand in opposition to the Lord.

Such people will gather a team of wise men to provide their brand of wisdom, their understanding of the situation, and listen to their so-called wise counsel. What will come of all this effort?

The simple answer is found in Proverbs 21:30 (ESV).

“No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel
can avail against the Lord.”

After everything, the Lord’s will stands.

Rather than going against the Lord, build a firm foundation on godly wisdom, understanding the Lord’s precepts, and listening to the wise counsel of people well-grounded in God’s word.

Tell me what you think in the comments below.

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Wisdom Prayer

Have Many Advisers!

Have Many Advisers!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who seek counsel.

Some individuals believe they have all the answers. When it comes to making wise decisions, these people would never think to ask God. Rather they rely on their own understanding. This is the opposite of what it says in Proverb 3:6 (ESV).

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.”

Proverbs 15:22 (ESV) is about what happens with and without counselors and advisers.

“Without counsel plans fail,
but with many advisers they succeed.”

Be wise. Acknowledge God. Have many advisers.

Tell me what you think in the comments below.