“The Lord looks down from heaven on the entire human race; he looks to see if anyone is truly wise, if anyone seeks God.” Psalm 14:2

I desire to be wise and make wise choices and decisions, but sometimes I feel indecisive. Generally, it’s because I think I don’t have enough information to make the best possible decision. Or I think I don’t have the time or resources to investigate all the different options. Or I feel overwhelmed by choice. God never has these problems! He knows all there is to know, past, present and future. He has all the necessary information to make wise decisions.

Furthermore, I’m influenced by the opinion of friends and family. Sometimes I’m even influenced by promotional campaigns and advertising. This may be helpful if I’m wondering about a new brand of cereal, but not so helpful if I’m looking at purchasing something requiring a substantial investment of time or funds. God’s perspective is the only unbiased and accurate one.

How exactly do we seek the Lord?

We include spiritual disciplines such as reading the Bible, praying, and fellowshipping with others as part of our weekly routines. However, these things may become so routine that they no longer impact our thinking. To truly seek the Lord, we learn to pay attention. We’re expectant and receptive to his promptings that may come to us in a variety of ways or on various occasions. We trust that God is leading us so we wait for the inaudible whispers in our hearts and minds. We’re discerning, knowing that not every thought and idea that drops into our minds is from God. We’re alert to a sense of peace or a sense of discomfort as we consider different opportunities.

The truly wise, seek the Lord.

Let’s pray …

Thank you Lord that you freely give me your wisdom when I ask. Right now, I choose to seek you.

In Jesus’ name
Amen