James 1:5 reminds us that, if we lack wisdom, we can ask of God Who gives it liberally. The verses prefacing Proverbs 2:6 give a little more insight about being recipients of God’s wisdom. We are to receive His Words and hide His commandments in us (vs. 1), incline our ears to wisdom and apply our hearts to understanding (vs. 2), cry after knowledge and understanding (vs. 3), seek it as silver, search for it as hid treasures (vs. 4), and *then* verse five comes. We can’t just ask for wisdom and get it. If we truly want to know God’s wisdom, we won’t just pray occasionally for wisdom—we will saturate ourselves with God’s Word, which reveals His wisdom.
How often do we look at our substance (wealth, riches) and ask, “Am I glorifying God with this?”
If these are words from father to son, how much more important is it for us as God’s children to continually keep His Word in front of us?




Another great post! When I read that first graphic I couldn't help but think of a certain character in my WIP. He probably praying that; )
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@ Ryana – oh how neat!
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