Based on a quick internet search, it is estimated that adult humans make approximately 35,000 decisions per day. If 74% of the 7.8 billion humans on Earth are adults, it means that globally there are over 200 trillion decisions made per day. I wonder how many of those relate to pizza toppings.
Why do we make the choices that we make? What factors lead us to the numerous decisions we make on a daily basis? How do we know we are making the right choices for ourselves, in our jobs, for our families, friends, and others whom we care about? Just a quick glance at our checking accounts and credit card statements reveal much truth as to our choices and where our hearts are.
Today’s perfect attribute of God is “the Spirit of wisdom and understanding“. With this, a recurring thought I have about God and his ways is that every attribute of him is perfect and complete. I sometimes love, God is love. I’m a sinner, he is perfect. I seek wisdom and understanding, he is the source of these things. Ultimately: I give some, Jesus gave ALL.
And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him,
the Spirit of wisdom and understanding,
the Spirit of counsel and might,
the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. (Isaiah 11:2)
In our 35,000 decisions today, let us draw nearer to our God through his free gift of the Holy Spirit. All we need to do is ask for wisdom and understanding and he gives it.
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. (James 1:5)
Your testimonies are righteous forever;
give me understanding that I may live. (Psalm 119:144)
Father God, forgive me for not asking you for wisdom and understanding and for trying to do so much on my own. Please grant me wisdom and understanding in the problems I’m facing, with the resources available to me, in relationships, as I lead and as I follow, as we seek to share your truth so that others may be saved. Thank you Jesus for loving and forgiving us. Amen.
Cover photo by Maya Ly, source: Flickr