A refreshing look at James 1:5 from the Common English Bible.

First, the NIV 2011:

⁵ If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

Common English Bible:

⁵ But anyone who needs wisdom should ask God, whose very nature is to give to everyone without a second thought, without keeping score. Wisdom will certainly be given to those who ask.

The very nature of God is to give to those who ask. When we need to know something… ask. It’s my favorite quote from Dallas Willard: “The nature of the Kingdom is to ASK.”

Entering into this new year, what do you ask for? How are you asking?

In our prayer we must learn to come boldly, knowing our God, and knowing his generosity. When we need wisdom, we ask.