James 1:5

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. James 1:5

The previous verse spoke of our not lacking anything. This verse seems to exempt that one, but also creates an escape clause for it. In this verse (vs. 5) we are told that we might lack wisdom. I think we do, at least I know I do. But thanks be to God who bestows His wisdom on us at all times, freely (both in the generous sense and in the literal sense). He also - I love this - does it without reproach. Sometimes I feel like I nag God with what I ask of Him. I'm like a bratty child who doesn't know when to shut up. God will never reproach me. He will never tell me to stop, or to shut up. He will not tell me I've asked enough or too much. He is a Father who desires to give good gifts. Parents on earth know to give fish instead of stones, as the gospels (Luke, I believe) suggest, but the idea is that our Heavenly Father is much more so adept at giving good gifts. That's who He is, it is a very intrinsic part of His nature to be a Giver. He gave His Son. He gave us life - twice! How much more than the wisdom to live our lives for Him, as He wants? That is, I suppose, what wisdom is all about. Knowing how to live your life, to live it out for God, but also knowing where to go to get the directions on how to make that happen. That is, I supposes, what wisdom is about, at least in part. It's going to God and then following Him through lie. Still, the beauty is that this verse is a promise even to us today. We need wisdom and we need to ask it of Him.