God's Wisdom is Available to You by Ann E. Broughton

God’s Wisdom is Available to You by Ann Elaine Broughton

But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere” (James 3:17 NIV).

If you have the wisdom from God your life should display the above attributes. Do they? Does your behavior every day display the wisdom of God that this verse is talking about? It is available to you but you must want it and desire it above all else.
Have you ever noticed a dilapidated house? While we were out on a drive we went past a house that was totally falling apart. The front porch had fallen and all the windows were broken. It took many years for that house to get in that condition. Little by little it fell apart due to neglect. In the same way, our spiritual life can slowly weaken due to neglect, leaving our souls open to attack from the devil. It is hard to gain wisdom from God, when you haven’t prayed, read the Bible, or have gone to church in a long time. Sometimes it sneaks up on you. Maybe you save your praying for just before bed and you find yourself falling asleep before your prayer ends. Maybe you want to sleep in on Sunday instead of going to church. If you keep neglecting to draw near to God, you will find that your life isn’t displaying the wonderful attributes found in the above verse that can affect other people’s lives in a positive manner.
We have all been given the ability to make our own choices. What choices are you making that please God? Think about it. Don’t let your soul become like that dilapidated house. Instead may your life show to others that Christ is in your heart and His wisdom rules your life in every aspect.
It is up to you to have the self-discipline to do what God wants you to do. Take the time to draw closer to Him and find out that His wisdom will help you become the person He wants you to be.
Dear Lord,]
Help me to have self-discipline. Help me to seek you daily in prayer, to read your word to gain wisdom, and not to neglect meeting with other Christians. I want to acquire all the attributes that your wisdom can give.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen