January 17
Wisdom
"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God."
— James 1:5
God of wisdom,
I face choices, important decisions. I wish I had the certainty of making the right choice, but often I doubt, I waver, I don't know which path to take.
Give me Your discernment. Not intellectual knowledge, but that deep wisdom that comes from the heart and from experience. The wisdom that can distinguish the urgent from the important, the passing desire from the deep aspiration.
Teach me to consult not only my reason, but also my intuition, my experience, the counsel of those who love me. Illuminate my choices with Your light so that I may walk on the right path.
Amen.
I face choices, important decisions. I wish I had the certainty of making the right choice, but often I doubt, I waver, I don't know which path to take.
Give me Your discernment. Not intellectual knowledge, but that deep wisdom that comes from the heart and from experience. The wisdom that can distinguish the urgent from the important, the passing desire from the deep aspiration.
Teach me to consult not only my reason, but also my intuition, my experience, the counsel of those who love me. Illuminate my choices with Your light so that I may walk on the right path.
Amen.
Reflection
When facing a decision, wisdom sometimes means stepping back. What decision could you postpone until tomorrow to see things more clearly?
For all those who must make important decisions and seek discernment.
