Make Just One

Wednesday, January 5

Make Just One

For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. 1 Corinthians 13:12

Research has shown that most people make New Year’s resolutions, but many people don’t achieve them. Today is a good day to think about simplifying the whole process of New Year’s resolutions. How? By making only one. Good for us, God’s word has already given us this one important thing. Written in Matthew 6:33 “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”

Seek wisdom from God every day. One of the Old Testament meanings of wisdom was skill; a wise person was skilled in living (see the book of Proverbs). If we ask God for wisdom, He will provide it (James 1:5). And if God provides wisdom, then every day we will become more skilled at living life in a way that is fruitful and honoring to God.

If we ask for wisdom, and are serious about applying it, then our eyes will be open in all areas of life: your walk with God, finances, personal goals, relationships, direction for the future, marriage and family—everything.

We see life dimly now, like looking through a dark glass. Therefore, we need wisdom to see more clearly. Ask God for wisdom today and every day of this year.