“To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his. What he tears down cannot be rebuilt; those he imprisons cannot be released.”

Job 12:13–14 NIV.

If you lack skills or great knowledge
And ponder ivy league college
Though there you could gain frail insight
To God belong wisdom and might

If peace evades your tortured soul
Make haste and do not merely stroll
To Him with a heart that’s contrite
From God come our wisdom and might

If discernment is your desire
With Jesus your Savior conspire
May His Spirit on you alight
To God belong wisdom and might

If prudence you seek all your days
While coveting His perfect ways
Jesus will unveil what is right
From God come our wisdom and might

If understanding you demand
From His royal majestic hand
To share it is His chief delight
God offers great wisdom and might

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Linda L. Kruschke is the author of My Name Is Beloved, winner of the Unpublished Memoir category of the Oregon Christian Writers Cascade Writing Contest, as well as a self-published author of two poetry books. She is a wife, mother, active member of her church, former Bible Study Fellowship leader, and recovering lawyer. She works as the Director of Legal Publications for the Oregon State Bar. But her real passion is sharing God’s healing grace with others, especially those haunted by sexual trauma and abortion. She struggled with major clinical depression for many years, but through the power of forgiveness has become a fearless follower of Christ, living in the assurance of her salvation and God’s love. She blogs at Another Fearless Year and Broken Believers.