If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation, and the rich in his humiliation, because like a flower of the grass he will pass away. For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits. (James 1:5-11)

1. I admit my

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. (Proverbs 11:2)

2. I ask God for

For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. (Proverbs 2:6)

3. I anticipate that God will

“How long will you go limping between two different opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him.” And the people did not answer him a word. (1 Kings 18:21)

Main point: The biggest problem when we lack wisdom isn’t that God doesn’t answer. The biggest problem when we lack wisdom is that we don’t