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But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
James 1:5, NASB
One of the things God enjoys granting to people is wisdom. True wisdom leads to God and His righteousness as revealed in Christ.
This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
1 John 5:14, NASB
God may give us things we ask for out of selfish desire, but as we draw closer to Him we will find our desires matching up ever more with His. Then God will always grant us our requests, because we want the same thing.
Seek the Lord while He may be found; Call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way And the unrighteous man his thoughts; And let him return to the Lord , And He will have compassion on him, And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon.
Isaiah 55:6-7, NASB
Death is end of chances to seek God. He can be found during this life only. After death, He finds you, but not for salvation. Only His wrath remains.
Instead, turn to Him today, and forsake your selfish desires and thoughts to receive God’s compassion and grace.
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”
Matthew 5:6, NASB
The only way we shall truly find satisfaction in this life is by seeking the Lord and His righteousness with all our hearts, souls, and minds.
Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.
Psalms 119:105, NASB
Scripture reveals how we should live our lives: our sinfulness, need for a Savior, how to love God and others, and to bring glory to God in all things. It guides and instructs us by the wisdom of the Holy Spirit.
Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
James 4:8, NASB
When we submit to God, we are drawn closer to Him, and we continue drawing near to Him through prayer, reading Scripture, meeting with other Christians, and serving others.
And we will see our character change in the process.
You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:13, NASB
When life gets hard and uncertain, look for God, how He is moving and acting in every situation. He is there. You will find Him if you search in earnest.
Commit your works to the Lord And your plans will be established.
Proverbs 16:3, NASB
God is not a magic genie that will grant our wishes.
Rather, we should be so desirous of the Lord that our plans are essentially His. How can we fail of our will is matched to His?
So teach us to number our days, That we may present to You a heart of wisdom.
Psalm 90:12, NASB
While I have used this to justify birthdays, the greater meaning is that we should remember our lives are short, but we should remember how much God does for us in our lives.