Daily Devotional

A few days ago I had my wisdom teeth removed. All four of them. They were fully grown, non-impacted, and according to my dentist, the “dirtiest teeth” in my mouth. They were hard to clean, starting to form small cavities, and apparently not doing much useful work anymore.

So out they came.

The name “wisdom teeth” is a little misleading. Losing them doesn’t mean you suddenly lose wisdom. If that were true, every oral surgeon in America would be responsible for a massive decline in human judgment.

Thankfully, Scripture reminds us that wisdom doesn’t come from age, experience alone, or certainly from teeth. It comes from God. And the good news is that His wisdom isn’t something we lose when circumstances change — it’s something He gladly gives when we ask.

God’s wisdom isn’t fragile or temporary. It’s available every day for every decision, big or small, to those who seek Him.

Prayer Points:
• Ask God to give you wisdom for the decisions you are facing this week.
• Thank Him that His wisdom is always available when we seek Him.

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