"I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen." (Luther's Morning Prayer)
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - Day 325 (Through the Bible in a year reading for today: Ezekiel 20,21; James 1)
WISDOM FROM GOD
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” (James 1:5 ESV)
Many people think that they are pretty smart. However, if they are living their lives without God, they are actually foolish.
James encourages us to ask God for wisdom. And what will He give you? The wisdom He gives leads you to look to Jesus, and Jesus alone, for hope and peace. Godly wisdom is found in putting God first and trusting in His gift of forgiveness and heaven.
6. Knowledge and truth, loud sounding wisdom,
Sing to the Lord a new song!
Daughter and son, loud praying members,
Sing to the Lord a new song!
He has done marvelous things.
I, too, will praise him with a new song!
7. Children of God, dying and rising,
Sing to the Lord a new song!
Heavens and earth, hosts everlasting,
Sing to the Lord a new song!
He has done marvelous things.
I, too, will praise him with a new song!
(“Earth and All Stars,” LSB #817)
Heavenly Father, thank You for granting me the wisdom to believe in Jesus as my one and only Savior and Lord. May I sing His new song for the rest of my life. Amen.
Pastor David Paape
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