Reflect this week
1. What decision are you facing that needs God’s wisdom rather than more information?
2. Who are the two or three godly voices you trust most?
3. What is one step of obedience you have been postponing?
Wisdom for the Journey
January 31, 2026 — Rev. Daniel Whitfield
Hearing and applying counsel
Every crossroad needs counsel. Drawing on Solomon’s request, James’s promise and Jesus’s example, this message shows how to ask God for wisdom, recognize His answers and — hardest of all — act on them.
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all.” — James 1:5
Ask Like Solomon
Solomon could have asked for riches; he asked for an understanding heart. God honors prayers that seek His will first.
Listen in the Word
God’s primary voice is Scripture. Decisions grow clearer when the Bible stays open and the phone stays closed.
Confirm with Counsel
Plans succeed with many advisers. Bring big decisions to mature believers who will tell you the truth.
Rev. Daniel Whitfield
Senior Pastor — preaching, vision and pastoral care at Bellhaven Community Church.
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