If you want to know what God wants you to do, ask him, and he will gladly tell you, for he is always ready to give a bountiful supply of wisdom to all who ask him; he will not resent it.

—James 1:5 TLB

Who is the Giver of wisdom and direction? The Holy Spirit. Isaiah calls Him the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of knowledge, and the Spirit of counsel. Jesus said He is our Teacher who guides us into all truth. Where does our Teacher live? Inside us—His temple. Whenever you lack wisdom on what to do, pray with your understanding and in the Spirit, and He will give you the direction you need!

Take time to ponder these powerful promises, remembering the Lord and the Spirit are the same.

This is what the Lord says…“I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is good for you and leads you along the paths you should follow.”

—Isaiah 48:17 NLT

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”

—Isaiah 30:21 NIV84

I [the Lord] will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.

—Psalm 32:8 AMP

The Friend, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send at my request, will make everything plain to you.

—John 14:26 The Message

When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth.

—John 16:13 NLT

Show me the path where I should go, O Lord; point out the right road for me to walk. Lead me; teach me; for you are the God who gives me salvation. I have no hope except in you. …He will teach the ways that are right and best to those who humbly turn to him. …Where is the man who fears the Lord? God will teach Him how to choose the best.

—Psalm 25:4-5, 9, 12 TLB

What do you need wisdom and direction for? Is it your job? Your health? Your marriage? Your children? Your finances? Your friendships? Whatever the situation, try walking out these steps:

1. Make your specific request for wisdom known to God, thanking Him for His direction in the past (see Philippians 4:6-7).

2. Pray in the Spirit. Use the gift of tongues to pray as long and as passionately as the Spirit desires to pray through you (see Ephesians 6:18; Romans 8:26-27).

3. Ask the Spirit for the interpretation. He will reveal the mystery of what you just prayed (see 1 Corinthians 14:13).

4. Write what He reveals (realizing it may not come immediately, but it will come).

5. Ask the Holy Spirit for grace to act on the direction He gives.

My greatest need for wisdom and direction is

This is the wisdom and direction the Holy Spirit is giving me:

Chapter 5 - Day 5 Devo

Day 5 Devo

Praying in the Spirit…

STRENGTHENS AND BUILDS YOU UP

A person who speaks in tongues is strengthened personally…