When You Ask God for Wisdom, He Gives Generously Without Finding Fault

David sat at his desk staring at the numbers on his computer screen. His small business was on the verge of collapse. Bills were piling up, employees were looking to him for answers, and every decision felt like a gamble. He muttered, “Lord, I have no idea what to do.”

Sometimes life’s burdens remind us that we cannot rely on our own wisdom.

He had always prided himself on being the man with solutions. But this time, he felt completely out of his depth. The stress kept him awake at night, his thoughts racing through worst-case scenarios. His pride wanted him to figure it out alone, but his heart knew he could not.

One morning, his eyes landed on James 1:5 in his devotional: “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” David read the verse three times. It struck him deeply, he had been asking everyone else for advice, but not God.

That evening, he knelt in his living room and prayed, “Lord, I lack wisdom. I do not know the way forward. Please guide me.” His prayer was not polished, but it was desperate and honest. For the first time, he truly asked God for wisdom.

The days that followed did not erase his problems overnight, but something shifted. In meetings, David found himself calmer, speaking with more clarity. When tough choices arose, he sensed a peace about which direction to take. He knew the wisdom was not his own, it was God’s.

One decision in particular weighed heavily: whether to close one of his stores. He prayed over it for days, and in that quiet time, he felt a strong conviction to let it go. It was painful, but ultimately, it saved his company.

When we finally ask God for wisdom, He meets us with guidance and peace.

As months passed, David realized that asking God for wisdom was not just about business. It applied to every part of his life, how he led his family, how he spoke to his wife, how he handled conflict. Wisdom was not a one-time answer but an ongoing gift from a generous Father.

He began starting every morning with the same prayer: “Lord, I need Your wisdom today.” That simple habit changed the way he approached his life.

Friends noticed the difference. David was no longer frantic and reactive. He had a steady confidence, not because he had all the answers, but because he trusted the One who did.

He also became more compassionate toward others. Remembering that God gave wisdom without finding fault, he stopped judging those who struggled and started encouraging them to pray for wisdom themselves.

David often told other men in his church, “Wisdom is not about being the smartest guy in the room. It is about being humble enough to ask God.”

Looking back, David realized his crisis was the very thing that taught him dependence. His own strength would have failed, but God’s wisdom carried him through.

He now lives with a peace that does not come from knowing every step, but from knowing Who guides his steps. Asking God for wisdom became his anchor in uncertain times.

For every man standing at a crossroads, David’s story echoes the truth of James 1:5: if you ask God for wisdom, He will give it generously.

Where do you need God’s wisdom most right now?

• My family and relationships
• My career or business decisions
• My spiritual growth and faith
• My personal struggles and battles