The Abundant Giver

Thursday, July 9

James 1:5 (NKJV) 

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.”

Devotion

What do you do when you have done all you can, and it seems like you can’t make it through? What do you give when you have given your all and have nothing left in your might and understanding to give? Then confusion and exasperation become the order of the day, and you think of giving in.

That is when you do what Jeremiah 33:3 says: “Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” Sometimes, when you've done all you can in your own strength, take a breather and let God do what only He can. 

For He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

Where man’s knowledge ends, God’s wisdom begins. He gives to all who diligently seek Him with their whole heart. There’s a reason James 1:5 says God gives liberally. He is a selfless God. Every time we think it’s over in one phase of our lives or another, all we have to do is go down on our knees and ask the Father, who is always ready to give exceedingly abundantly above all we could ask or think. That is our God, the Lord Jesus Christ, the one we serve.

Today's Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for being the God Who is More Than Enough. I ask You to fill the gap where human ability ends and impossibilities begin. I trust in You and ask You to move in my circumstances. Establish my footsteps in Your pathway. In the Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Apply It Today

Faith is not moved by what it sees. It knows what God has said and trusts Him more. Need more faith? Go to the Word of God, for “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God” (Romans 10:17). Your personal relationship with Christ is absolutely critical to walking by faith. Let Him lead you. 

Resources

• No matter where you are in your journey, God is not finished with your story. Let Him bring healing, restoration, and purpose to every chapter. Watch “Let God Rewrite Your Story” and be encouraged today. 

• Are you a single parent seeking God's wisdom for the journey ahead? You don't have to walk this path alone. Register for the Single & Parenting online Support Group, starting this fall, and find biblical encouragement, practical parenting tools, and a caring community to walk alongside you.