Many times in my life I have been faced with a situation I felt ill-equipped to manage. I am currently in the midst of one now. I have been asked to help my parents sell a parcel of land they have owned for nearly 60 years. There are a lot of variables, even more unknowns, and I live about 2000 miles away.

Life is full of confusing circumstances and challenging responsibilities. It’s easy to feel helpless and hopeless.

“Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God — who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly — and it will be given to him.” (James‬ ‭1‬:‭5,‬ ‭CSB‬‬)

Followers of Jesus are not immune to the trials of life. However, we do have the Creator of the Universe in our corner. There’s no need for me to fight my fight blindly, jabbing my ineffectual fists into the dark hoping to hit the mark.

God says, “Just ask me. I’ll give you what you need to figure it out and do the right thing.”

When I trust God, He promises to provide wisdom. That wisdom may come in the form of an adept realtor or some other expert. Or maybe a friend, an overheard conversation, or just an inspiration directly from God. No matter what, when wisdom is asked for, wisdom will be granted. God said so. Maybe it’s time I asked.

Dear God, thank you for your promise to generously bestow wisdom upon me when I ask for it. I am asking. I need wisdom today.