Aug. 12, 2025

Day 225 Ask Bold Questions | James 1:5

Day 225 Ask Bold Questions | James 1:5

Send us a text Have you ever hesitated to bring your questions to God? Today's episode explores the liberating truth from James 1:5 that not only is God not annoyed by our questions—He actually welcomes them with generosity and love. We dive into why we often hold back from asking God for wisdom. Sometimes it's fear of the answer we might receive. Other times, it's the misguided belief that mature faith means already having all the answers. James offers a refreshing counter-perspective, enco...

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Season 2

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Have you ever hesitated to bring your questions to God? Today's episode explores the liberating truth from James 1:5 that not only is God not annoyed by our questions—He actually welcomes them with generosity and love.

We dive into why we often hold back from asking God for wisdom. Sometimes it's fear of the answer we might receive. Other times, it's the misguided belief that mature faith means already having all the answers. James offers a refreshing counter-perspective, encouraging us to approach God boldly with our uncertainties, knowing He responds with wisdom rather than judgment.

The devotional provides a practical challenge that could transform your prayer life: write down your most pressing question for God, pray it back to Him specifically asking what He wants you to do, and then create space to listen. This simple practice acknowledges that wisdom isn't something we manufacture through our own efforts but something we receive through relationship with a generous God. By going to God first rather than last, we position ourselves to receive the clarity and insight that only divine wisdom can provide. Take a moment today to embrace the spiritual practice of asking bold questions, and discover the freedom that comes when we stop trying to figure everything out on our own.

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Chapters

00:00 - Welcome and Introduction

00:51 - Day 225: Ask Bold Questions

01:19 - Practical Application for Today

02:05 - Closing and Community Information

Transcript
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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, ready to feel inspired.

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Let's get started.

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Today is Day 225.

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Ask bold questions.

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From James, chapter 1, verse 5 from the New Living Translation.

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If you need wisdom, ask our generous God and he will give it to you.

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God isn't annoyed by your questions.

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He welcomes them.

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He's generous with wisdom and loves when you seek his guidance.

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Sometimes we hesitate to ask because we fear the answer.

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Other times we think we should already know what to do, but James encourages us to ask boldly and trust that God is going to respond.

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Wisdom is available, but you have to pursue it.

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Go to God first, not last.

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Ask him for understanding, clarity and insight.

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Today, write down your biggest question for God, the one that's biggest right now.

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Pray it back to Him.

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Lord, what do you want me to do about this?

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Then pause and listen.

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Pray with me.

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Father, god, I need your wisdom.

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Teach me to bring my questions to you instead of trying to figure out everything on my own.

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I trust that you will guide me In Jesus' precious name.

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I pray Amen.

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Well, that's all for today, but I'll be back tomorrow with more of God's Word.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry Until tomorrow, I'm Rick.

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I love you, see ya.