In the old story of The Three Sillies, a man goes on a journey to find three people who are sillier than his fiancé, who worried that an ax hanging on the wall would someday fall and hit their future child on the head. After finding three people who were indeed more foolish than her, he married her.

Leave your simple ways, and live, and walk in the way of insight.

Proverbs 9:6

Believers aren’t doomed to walk about as “the three sillies.” It is the human condition to regret stupid mistakes, but the good news is that God offers His wisdom like a hostess lays out a rich banquet and calls, “Come and eat!” James invites you to this feast: “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)

Today, ask God for wisdom concerning the issues you face right now. Read the Bible and receive His guidance. Know that wisdom that God gives will be in line with both His Word and the fruit of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). Trust that He answered and act with confidence. Then pray that the nation and its leaders will seek God’s wisdom and follow it wholly.

Recommended Reading: James 3:13-18