James 3:17
The wisdom - Being smart, intelligent, being able to apply knowledge in practical ways
that comes from Heaven - not natural, or earthly
is first of all - of paramount importance
pure, - unadulterated, not alloyed
then peace-loving, - no animosity
considerate, - thinking of other, not self
submissive, - easy to be entreated, open to suggestion
full of mercy - giving the shadow of a doubt
and good fruit, - the fruit of the Spirit; love, joy, peace, etc.
impartial - no prejudice
and sincere. - no hypocrisy.
O my dear Father, please teach us to have this supernatural wisdom that You have promised us if we just ask for it. Help us to have every wisdom that would further Your purposes for all You have created, to be Your hands and Your feet and Your voice in the midst of the world you have placed each of us in, that world of our own families, relatives, friends, coworkers, acquaintances, and the strangers whose paths cross ours. That we may redeem the time, making the most of every opportunity.
Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
