Praying for Godly Wisdom

Father, You said if anyone lacks wisdom, let that one ask of You, for You give to all men liberally, without finding fault, and it shall be given (James 1:5).  Therefore, I ask in faith – not doubting either that You are capable or that You are generous (James 1:6). I ask please to be filled with the knowledge of Your Will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding (Colossians 1:9).  Today I seek to incline my ear unto wisdom and apply my heart to understanding (Proverbs 2:2) so I might receive that which has been freely given to me (1 Corinthians 2:12).

Jesus has been made unto me wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:30), and in Him are all the treasures of divine wisdom – of comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God – and all the riches of spiritual knowledge and enlightenment are stored up and lie hidden in Him (Colossians 2:3). 

Father, Your Word says that You shield those whose walk is blameless, that You guard the course of the just and protect the way of Your faithful ones. That then we will understand what is right and just and fair – every good path. Wisdom will enter our hearts, and knowledge will be pleasant to our souls (Proverbs 2:7-10). I thank You that, because of my faith, I have been justified and made righteousness in Christ Jesus (2 Corinthians 5:21), and so I seek to walk in these paths of wisdom and knowledge. 

I have been told, O God, that Your “Word is the best source to develop discernment”. By studying Your Word, I can attain skillful and Godly wisdom and instruction; I can discern and comprehend words of insight and understanding (Proverbs 1:2).  I can receive instruction in wise dealing and the discipline of wise thoughtfulness, righteousness, justice, and integrity (Proverbs 1:3).  Prudence, knowledge, discretion, and discernment can be mine (Proverbs 1:4).  I can increase in knowledge; and acquire skill and attain to sound counsel [so I may be able to steer my course rightly] (Proverbs 1:5).  I know that Your wisdom, O Lord, will keep, defend, and protect me (Proverbs 4:6).  Skillful and Godly wisdom is more precious than rubies; and nothing I can wish for is to be compared to it (Proverbs 3:15). 

Father, in the name of Jesus, I look carefully to how I walk.  I want to live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as unwise and witless, but as a wise – sensible, intelligent person, making the very most of my time – buying up every opportunity (Ephesians 5:15-16). 

Heavenly Father, You have promised to be my guide until I die (Psalm 48:14).  Lead me and guide me continually.  Guide me with Your counsel and make Your way straight in front of me; lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation (Psalm 25:5,9).  Father, I wait on You.