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The Power of a Praying Woman
Just out of curiosity, I went down to the beach and out in the water to one of those shallow plateaus I had been observing. I walked around on top of it to see exactly how much of the depth of the water could be determined from that close perspective. Because I had the advantage of knowing there was a steep drop-off on one side, I con?dently walked toward the edge. Suddenly the whole edge collapsed and I fell in just as I’d seen other swimmers do. With my pride dripping wet, I made my way back to shore. I realized that even when you think you know something, you still can’t get too cocky. We will always need to ask God for His wisdom and counsel about everything, because He is the only one who knows the whole truth.
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My Prayer to God
Lord, I pray You would give me Your wisdom and understanding in all things. I know wisdom is better than gold and understanding better than silver (Proverbs 16:16), so make me rich in wisdom and wealthy in understanding. Thank You that You give “wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding” (Daniel 2:21). Increase my wisdom and knowledge so I can see Your truth in every situation. Give me discernment for each decision I must make. Lord, help me to always seek godly counsel and not look to the world and ungodly people for answers. Thank You, Lord, that You will give me the counsel and instruction I need, even as I sleep. Thank You that “You will show me the path of life” (Psalm 16:7-11). I delight in Your law and in Your Word. Help me to mediate on it day and night, to ponder it, to
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