Day 6 of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting: Our Year of Divine Settlement

Theme: Seeking God’s Wisdom

Today’s Scripture:  “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” – James 1:5

Welcome to Day 6 of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. Today, we dedicate ourselves to Seeking God’s Wisdom. In a world where knowledge is plentiful but true wisdom is scarce, James 1:5 invites us to turn to God, the source of all wisdom, who gives generously to all who ask. Wisdom from God is more than mere intelligence or knowledge; it’s the divine insight that guides our decisions, shapes our character, and leads us in the path of righteousness.

In our journey through life, we face countless decisions and challenges that require more than human understanding. That’s where God’s wisdom comes into play, directing us toward decisions that align with His will and purpose for our lives.

Today’s Prayer Focus:

• Pray for a humble heart that recognizes the need for God’s wisdom in all areas of life.
• Ask God to grant you His divine wisdom to navigate the complexities and decisions of your daily life.
• Pray for discernment to distinguish between God’s wisdom and the world’s logic.
• Ask for the courage to follow God’s guidance and wisdom, even when it contradicts human reasoning.
• Pray for wisdom in your relationships, that you may handle them with love, understanding, and godly insight.
• Ask God to help you apply His wisdom in managing your responsibilities, resources, and time.
• Pray for the leaders of your church, community, and nation that they may seek and act according to God’s wisdom.
• Ask for a deeper understanding of God’s Word, which is the foundation of true wisdom.
• Pray for the younger generation that they may seek God’s wisdom early in their lives.
• Ask God to reveal areas in your life where you need more of His wisdom and guidance.

Word of Encouragement: Remember, the wisdom of God is pure, peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and hypocrisy. As you seek His wisdom, may your actions and decisions reflect His love and righteousness. May you walk confidently, knowing that the God of all wisdom is guiding your steps and equipping you for every good work.

Let us pray:

Heavenly Father, we come to You on this sixth day, seeking Your wisdom above all else. We acknowledge that our understanding is limited, but Your wisdom is infinite. Grant us the wisdom that leads to a more profound knowledge of You and a fuller understanding of Your will for our lives. Guide our decisions and light our paths with Your wisdom. May we reflect Your character in all that we do, living lives marked by Your peace, love, and righteousness. We thank You for Your promise to give wisdom generously to all who ask. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.

Revd Sam Adeyemi