I recently had dinner with friends that I hadn't seen in several years. While we were talking, one friend mentioned that it is good to spend time with people that are "smarter" than you because it gives you the opportunity to learn. He also recalled Solomon asking God for the gift of wisdom. If we want to be smarter and wiser, we can start by spending time with God and asking for His wisdom!
We need to make smart decisions and have wisdom to understand and navigate the world around us. We can learn in a variety of ways and from different people. To be sure we are learning and growing in wisdom, we should ask God. When we ask God for wisdom, we know He will respond. Therefore, we shouldn't doubt, but wait patiently and listen to God's work in our lives. Through His Word, talking with Him through prayer, and interacting with the people and experiences in our lives, we can learn and apply the wisdom that could only come from God!
Ask for wisdom from God, then be patient and listen to God's teaching in your life!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for the wisdom You give and the lessons You teach. Help me to hear and learn the lessons and wisdom that You have for me. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.