you will bring forth fruit in season, your leaf (your health) will not wither, and whatever you do becomes abundantly blessed!
But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption.
—1 Corinthians 1:30
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.
—Proverbs 4:7
The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought...
—Isaiah 58:11
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.
—James 1:5
WISDOM IS THE PRINCIPAL THING
The solution to money problems is the wisdom of God. Today, as you believe God for increase, I want to encourage you to ask God first for wisdom with regard to all the provision challenges that you are facing right now.
In the Book of James, we learn that if anyone lacks wisdom, "let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him."
The wisdom of God will help you to identify and solve the money problems that you are currently experiencing. Don't prioritize accumulating material things. God's Word declares that wisdom is the principal thing. My friend, in all your getting, get wisdom and understanding!
When wisdom enters your heart, and knowledge is pleasant to your soul, discretion will preserve you; understanding will keep you, to deliver you from the way of evil...
—Proverbs 2:10-12
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.
—Psalm 32:8, NIV
Blessed is the man whom You instruct, O Lord...
—Psalm 94:12
For whoever finds me [wisdom] finds life, and obtains favor from the Lord.
—Proverbs 8:35
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
—Proverbs 3:5-6
INVOLVE JESUS
You don't need a financial miracle when you are consistently walking in the wisdom of God. In other words, when you walk in His wisdom, you won't be surviving from one bailout to another, nor will you be in a constant state of financial crisis and lack.
My friend, God's provision of wisdom is abundant and I want to challenge you to tap into this powerful resource from heaven.
Before you make a career move, start a new business, or make a significant purchase or investment, involve Jesus. Don't exclude the Lord. When someone pressurizes you to sign an agreement because the offer is "only valid for today," take a step back. Don't make an emotional decision and rush into it. Wait upon the Lord. Be prepared to walk away from this "great opportunity" if you don't sense His peace and wisdom. Learning how to flow in divine wisdom will save you both precious time and money.
I returned and saw under the sun that—the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to men of understanding, nor favor to men of skill; but time and chance happen to them all.
— E cclesiastes 9:11
For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous; with favor You will surround him as with a shield.
—Psalm 5:12
For they [God's people] did not gain possession of the land by their own sword, nor did their own arm save them; but it was Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your countenance, because You favored them.
—Psalm 44:3
...in Your favor our horn is exalted.
—Psalm 89:17
THE RACE IS NOT TO THE SWIFT
The world tells you that those with the qualifications, talents and experience get the jobs, promotions and high salaries.
My friend, though you live in this world, as God's beloved child, you need not be limited by it. You have God's favor—His unmerited, unearned, undeserved grace! Read Ecclesiastes 9:11—"The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong..." So even if you are not the smartest, strongest, most
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