How to Ask God for Wisdom Before Making a Costly Decision

Jan 22, 2026    Julie Schilling, Aaron Schilling

What if one small mistake could cost you everything—and the way to avoid it isn’t talent, money, or hard work, but learning how to ask God for wisdom?


In this Bible teaching, we walk through how to ask God for wisdom before making big decisions and why ignoring God’s wisdom often leads to regret and painful consequences. Using Scripture and a real-life testimony, we contrast human wisdom vs. God’s wisdom and show how one simple prayer protected a church from a costly mistake.


In this teaching, you’ll learn:

- The difference between worldly wisdom and biblical wisdom

- Why rejecting God’s wisdom leads to regret and serious consequences

- What James 1:5 really means when it says God gives wisdom generously

- Practical steps to seek God’s wisdom before major decisions

- How to pray for clarity, direction, and hearing God’s voice


If you’re facing a relationship decision, a financial decision, a career move, or a major life crossroads, this teaching will help you slow down, seek God, and walk in wisdom.


And if you’re looking for more than videos—if you want community, prayer, growth, and real conversations about following Jesus—we’d love to invite you to walk this journey with us.


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