Learn why asking God for wisdom matters and how to actually do it. Spiritual Sunday Day 259 with Carlos Garcia on real faith and direction.
Most guys your age won't admit it: they have no clue what they're doing. They scroll, they hustle without purpose, they chase money or girls or status—anything to feel like they're moving. But there's a deeper problem underneath. They're not asking God for wisdom.
James 1:5 says it straight: "If any of you lacks wisdom you should ask God who gives generously to all." That's not flowery language. That's an actual invitation. God isn't hiding wisdom from you. He's waiting for you to ask.
Here's what most guys miss: asking God for wisdom isn't the same as praying for a new car or a better job. It's asking for clarity. Direction. The ability to see your life—your decisions, your relationships, your work—the way it actually is, not the way you want it to be. That's rare. And it's powerful.
When you're 18, 19, 20, 21—you're making decisions that will echo for years. Who you spend time with. What you study. How you treat people. Whether you build real skills or stay comfortable. Whether you chase something meaningful or just chase the next dopamine hit. Wisdom helps you see which choice actually matters.
But here's the catch: you have to actually ask. Not just think about it. Not just feel spiritual on Sunday and forget it by Monday. You have to bring it to God deliberately, honestly, and then listen for the answer. That might come through reading Scripture. Through a mentor. Through quiet reflection. Through a hard conversation that shows you something about yourself you didn't want to see.
The problem with asking God for wisdom is that He doesn't promise the easy path—He promises the real one. Sometimes wisdom means saying no to money. Sometimes it means admitting you were wrong. Sometimes it means doing the hard work nobody's watching instead of the flashy stuff everyone sees. That's not what Instagram sells, but it's what actually builds a life.
At Success Scholars, we talk a lot about mindset and strategy. But without wisdom, strategy is just hustle with no direction. Without wisdom, you're powerful but lost. You're capable but misaligned. You're moving but not actually going anywhere that matters.
So here's what this comes down to: if you lack wisdom—and be honest, most of us do at your age—stop pretending you've got it figured out. Stop acting like you can think your way through everything alone. Ask God. Specifically. Seriously. Then pay attention to how He answers.
Your move isn't complicated. This week, pick one real decision you're facing—career direction, a relationship, how you're spending your time—and actually ask God for wisdom about it. Not casually. Genuinely. Write it down if you have to. Then listen.