A Prayer For Wisdom

A prayer for Wisdom - Needing godly insight and judgment

ALMIGHTY GOD,

Your thoughts are beyond my thoughts. You know everything about me and my world. Theologians use the word omniscience to describe the breadth of your knowledge: limitless, far beyond any finite understanding. I have studied and learned, in classes and on my own, for many years—and I continue the quest to improve my mind. Most would say that I am well-educated and intelligent. Certainly education is important, but I am painfully aware that knowing facts, having knowledge, is not enough, even if I were to learn much more about the world and how it works. I need wisdom, Lord—your wisdom—and insight into the true meaning of events, practical applications of that knowledge to real life, and discernment. I have a schedule, so I think I can anticipate what I will need to know and do today. In reality, I don’t know what this day will hold—its challenges, temptations, choices, and personal interactions. But in each case, I pray that I will be wise in my responses and decisions. I want to honor you.

Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Proverbs 2:2

Wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. Nothing you desire can compare with it. Proverbs 8:11