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Wisdom Prayer

Fear of the Lord!

Fear of the Lord!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.”

The website biblestudytools.com explains that the word “fear,” in this context, implies respect. Believers respect God so much they will do what they can to avoid sin, humbly worship, and approach God with awe and reverence.

Psalm 111:10 (ESV) tells us the practice of wisdom will lead to good understanding.

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all those who practice it have a good understanding.
His praise endures forever!”

A note in the English Standard Version of the Bible explains the word “understanding” means, “Sound insight into God’s moral order for the world.”

God is not some impersonal God who wants us to cower in his presence. Rather, he is worthy of praise. Learn more about what it means to have a personal relationship with God by reading the Four Spiritual Laws:

http://www.4laws.com/laws/englishkgp/default.htm.

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Seek Understanding!

Seek Understanding!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who have understanding, so they can be even more discerning. In Jesus’ name, amen.

There is an interesting juxtaposition in Proverbs 28:11 (ESV).

One man is rich and claims to be wise. Another man is poor and has understanding. Who has the advantage between these two?

Logic would seem to say the rich man who claims to be wise would have the upper hand. But King Solomon puts things into perspective.

“A rich man is wise in his own eyes,
but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.”

It seems the man with money who claims to be wise is no match for the poor person with understanding.

Don’t be deceived by what might seem obvious. Do you seek true wisdom, or are you wise in your own eyes? Believers can develop true wisdom and understanding by reading Scripture and listening to the Holy Spirit.

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Abundance of Counselors!

Abundance of Counselors!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know that in the abundance of counselors there is victory. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Those who surround themselves with wise people can tap into their experience and background for information and guidance. This is especially true when the wise people have a firm foundation of faith based on God’s holy and inspired word.

Proverbs 24:3-7 (ESV) is about more than just building a house. It is about harnessing wisdom, understanding, and knowledge.

“By wisdom a house is built,
and by understanding it is established;
by knowledge the rooms are filled
with all precious and pleasant riches.
A wise man is full of strength,
and a man of knowledge enhances his might,
for by wise guidance you can wage your war,
and in abundance of counselors there is victory.
Wisdom is too high for a fool;
in the gate he does not open his mouth.”

Find other wise people who will give you sound advice. Check and double check, and then take action.

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Honor Parents!

Honor Parents!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for children, so they can have good relationships with their parents.

The notes in the English Standard Version of the Bible under Proverbs 22-25 tell us: “Saying Sixteen. Acquiring wisdom is a duty in that it is the best way one can fulfill the command to honor one’s parents.”

This accounts for the idea of buying truth, wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

Proverbs 23:22-25 (ESV) deals with the dynamic relationship between parents and their children.

“Listen to your father who gave you life,
and do not despise your mother when she is old.
Buy truth, and do not sell it;
buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice;
he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.
Let your father and mother be glad;
let her who bore you rejoice.”

Honoring parents is mentioned as the fifth in the Ten Commandments. How is it, this command is ignored my many in modern society?

Take a step closer to following God’s preferred way, and do something today to honor parents.

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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.

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Wisdom Cries Aloud!

Wisdom Cries Aloud!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know wisdom cries aloud. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Since time immemorial, people have sought wisdom. King Solomon offered God-given wisdom in the book of Proverbs.

According to the notes in the English Standard Version of the Bible for Proverbs 8:1-5 it says, “This section begins with personification of wisdom as a woman calling of in the streets.” The verses follow:

“Does not wisdom call?
Does not understanding raise her voice?
On the heights beside the way,
at the crossroads she takes her stand;
beside the gates in front of the town,
at the entrance of the portals she cries aloud:
‘To you, O men, I call,
and my cry is to the children of man.
O simple ones, learn prudence;
O fools, learn sense.’”

Rejoice! Wisdom is within reach. This section of scripture implies there is hope even for simple ones and fools.

Don’t take godly wisdom for granted.

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