Unwavering Prayer

James 1:5,6

"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind."

As we are overcome by various trials, we begin to realize how vital the wisdom of God is to combat the hard situations we find ourselves dealing with. The wisdom of God reveals the purposes and results of trials and, therefore, allows us to joyfully submit to God in all circumstances.

Although God freely gives of His wisdom, He desires that we would seek diligently for it as we realize our own inadequacy at handling the trials of life. We, as believers, are humbled by the trials we face, for we cannot bear them alone. God is attentive and responsive to the cry of His humble people as they request His strength and guidance. A believer is to ask in complete faith with no wavering on whether God can or will answer his prayer, for God is faithful to answer every believer's prayer! 1 John 5:14,15 "Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him." His answer may not always be what we were expecting, but He knows what is needed in every situation to help us grow stronger in our faith and to refine our character. Therefore, we must stand firm in His Word and pray for His wisdom and guidance with a doubtless faith so that we may glorify Him even in the midst of life's fiery trials.

Proverbs 2:6-8

"For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding; He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk uprightly; He guards the paths of justice, and preserves the way of His saints."