AMY TURNER

When someone needs wisdom, the Bible encourages them to ask God for it. James 1:6 reminds us that when we do ask, we must believe fully, without hesitation. If we doubt, we are compared to a wave in the sea—moved around by the wind, without direction or steadiness.

God is generous and kind. He gives wisdom freely to those who ask. He does not make us feel ashamed or embarrassed for needing help. However, there is a warning: if we question the wisdom God gives, especially just because it doesn’t match what we expect, we become confused and uncertain in all parts of our lives.

This kind of doubt is not about whether God will give us wisdom, but whether we trust the wisdom He provides. When we pray, we should accept God’s answer as the best guidance, even if it doesn’t make complete sense at first.

Proverbs 3:5 supports this truth: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” God’s wisdom is higher than ours, and believing in it leads to a steady and peaceful life.