He Will...Cause That's Just How HE Is

“If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. For every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”
James 1:5, 17

A friend and I had been communicating via text. Knowing that I was having a bit of senioritis as I neared the completion of my Master’s degree she let me know that she was “praying that God would continue to give me what I needed to finish.” To which I replied “He will…cause that’s just how He is.” The list of things we can ask for is long and each is intended to strengthen the relationship we have with Him and to help us care for one another. 

So what’s available to us beside wisdom? Here’s a short list: strength, love, grace, mercy, forgiveness, salvation, comfort, peace, provision, kindness, righteousness, discernment and so many more. What have you prayed for recently? Maybe you have prayed for strength to accomplish some difficult task or to walk through one of life’s many trials. Maybe you have prayed for comfort and peace during a time of pain and loss. The Father is pleased to give us these gifts and delights in us when we trust Him to provide. 

Every good gift that we receive from the Lord can be shared with those around us when they have need. We can be the strength for a friend who needs some extra to face their life circumstances. If we have been comforted then we can comfort one another. What have you received recently? 

It is so awesome that we can go to the Father for all that we need. He will be faithful to give to us according to his will every good gift because that’s just how He is and for this, out of hearts filled with gratitude we should praise Him giving Him an offering of thanksgiving from our hearts to His.

A Prayer
Father, thank you for the many gifts you give us. Every day we receive what we need. Some days the gifts come through a friend or maybe a stranger and some days we know they come straight from you. May we share the gifts you have given and may we always, with hearts filled with gratitude for who you are, give you thanks. In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.