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•A Prayer to Be Wise•By Anthony Valente👉 Proverbs 16:16 says, “How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!”When King Solomon could ask for whatever he wanted from God, he chose wisdom. 1 Kings 3:8 says, “The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this.” The Lord delighted in giving Solomon wisdom. He was pleased with this question, and I believe that God is still pleased when we ask Him for wisdom today.One of the best prayers that we can pray is the same as Solomon's. We too can ask God for wisdom. The amazing thing about living after Jesus’ resurrection is that we have been given the gift of the Holy Spirit. God’s Spirit Himself lives inside of us. We have full access to His wisdom if we would just seek the Spirit over our flesh. Wisdom is better than everything that this world has to offer because it is knowledge applied. When this is Biblical knowledge, Christ-like knowledge, this is not only influential but life-changing.Let's Pray.🙏 Dear Lord Jesus,Thank You for being all-wise and all-knowing. You are the wisest of all. In James 3:17, You tell us, “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.” God, this is the kind of wisdom that You have offered to us. You are pure in all ways, You are peace-loving, thoughtful, humble, merciful, you do not have favoritism, and you are true. Would You please help us to cling to this kind of wisdom by the power of the Holy Spirit today?You know the questions and the uncertainties that I have in my life, and You care about them. You know exactly what I need and how I should respond to the circumstances around me. Please forgive me for being impulsive and unwise in the past. Help me to live by Your ways and lead me down Your paths.Give me wisdom for myself and show me how to be wise for my (future) spouse, my family, and my friendships. Help me to have wisdom in my community and at church. Especially provide me with extra wisdom when interacting with those who don’t know You. Give me the right words to say and questions to ask. Show me how to love well and communicate Your gospel of hope in a way that is understandable and applicable to them.You say in Proverbs 19:8, “The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.” Making wise choices leads to loving life because it means that I am choosing ways that You want me to take. Help me to resist the temptation to follow my sinful nature and guide me out of the enemy's traps that he set up in my life. Give me instead Your wisdom to say yes when I need to say yes and no when I need to say no.Help me to live out Matthew 7:24, which says, “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” Jesus, You are the foundation of my faith. You are the best decision of my life. Would You help me to stay anchored on the foundation that You established? Be my Rock. Give me the courage to build my whole life and every decision upon You. I need Your help. I am weak, but You are strong. I am helpless, but You are my Help. Give me the ability to live by the Holy Spirit as I move forward and not by my own sinful ways. Help me to trust You and hear Your voice. Guide me by Your Word.You tell me in Isaiah 55:8 that Your ways and Your thoughts are not my own. Even when I do not understand why, give me the faith to trust You. Give me the strength to walk in the wise ways which You would have me to go. Thank You for offering this gift of wisdom so freely to Your children. I trust and love You Lord.In Jesus name I pray,AMEN 🙏 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.(James 1:5)Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding. (Job 28:28)The godly offer good counsel; they teach right from wrong. (Psalm 37:30)Whoever is wise, let him heed these things and consider the great love of the LORD. (Psalm 107:43)Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. (Proverbs 1:7)Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. (Proverbs 4:6-7)Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. (Proverbs 12:18)Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs. (Proverbs 19:11)Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise. (Proverbs 20:1)A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.(Proverbs 29:11)To the man who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness, but to the sinner he gives the task of gathering and storing up wealth to hand it over to the one who pleases God. (Ecclesiastes 2:26)For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength.(1 Corinthians 1:25)“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.(Matthew 10:16)For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?(Matthew 16:26)Choose my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. Nothing you desire can compare with it.(Proverbs 8:10-11)Wisdom and money can get you almost anything, but only wisdom can save your life.(Ecclesiastes 7:12)And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.(1 John 2:17)In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.(Ephesians 1:7)I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.(2 Timothy 4:7)(pic verse)Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.(1 Corinthians 16:13)Artist 👨‍🎨 I Am With You Always - David Delfeld