Just Ask!

You ever been in one of those situations where you didn’t have the slightest idea what to do? Like standing in the middle of the grocery store, staring at 47 different kinds of peanut butter, wondering if creamy or crunchy is the right choice for the meaning of life?

James 1:5 says, “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.” In other words, God ain’t stingy with wisdom. He’s not sitting up there, rubbing His hands together, saying, “Well, let’s see if they can figure this one out on their own.” No, He’s ready and willing to pour it out—you just have to ask.

Problem is, we often don’t ask. We try to Google our way through life, phone a friend, or just fake it and hope nobody notices we’re lost. But real wisdom—the kind that won’t steer you wrong—comes from God. And the good news? He doesn’t roll His eyes or shake His head when we come to Him for the hundredth time. He just says, “Here, take all you need.”

So next time you’re stuck, whether it’s a big life decision or just trying to pick the right peanut butter, don’t stress. Just ask. God’s got more wisdom than we’ve got problems, and He’s more than happy to share.