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Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian Kids

Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian Kids

Week 3: Ask God for Wisdom

Sep 28, 2026 · 7 min · 7 segments

*If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all* *without finding fault, and it will be given to you.* (James 1:5) This week, let’s pray that our kids: • Learn to seek…

*If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all* *without finding fault, and it will be given to you.* (James 1:5) This week, let’s pray that our kids: • Learn to seek God’s wisdom in every situation. • Grow in trust, starting with the little things so that when big decisions come they’re ready to rely on him fully. This episode continues our series through Christian Parenting's Faith in Action: Prayers from James for the Next Generation, a 38-week prayer journal to help you pray intentionally for your kids all school year long. Grab your own printed copy here, and join us every Monday through the end of May for guided prayer and reflection. *Pardon the Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit* www.ChristianParenting.org Our Sponsors: \* Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

*If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all* *without finding fault, and it will be given to you.* (James 1:5) This week, let’s pray that our kids: • Learn to seek…

Speakers: Courtney DeFeoHost

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Top entities: God×38 IXL Learning×2 Religious text

Show signals: SuitabilitySafeBiasNot politicalAudience≈10k followers

Where Wisdom Comes From1:30 – 3:02

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Courtney DeFeoHost

1:30

And that's kind of a silly example, but there are all sorts of things as moms every day that we need wisdom for.

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Courtney DeFeoHost

1:37

And we are not all knowing.

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Courtney DeFeoHost

1:39

We do not know all the ins and outs of what's going on in our bodies, what's going on with our children in their minds at school.

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Courtney DeFeoHost

1:47

Every day we are faced with millions of decisions it feels like as moms.

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Courtney DeFeoHost

1:52

And what a blessing and what a gift that God's word says that if we lack wisdom, we should ask God who gives generously to all.

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Courtney DeFeoHost

1:59

That's just awesome.

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Courtney DeFeoHost

2:00

God knows what's best for us.

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Courtney DeFeoHost

2:01

This week's devotional, that's how it starts.

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Courtney DeFeoHost

2:03

God knows what's best for us.

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Courtney DeFeoHost

2:05

It can be liberating and it can be frustrating because it is fun to feel like we have all the answers, right? Even though we don't.

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Courtney DeFeoHost

2:12

But God's wisdom comes to us through a lot of different ways.

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Courtney DeFeoHost

2:16

We have to be dependent.

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Courtney DeFeoHost

2:17

We have to be asking him and seeking him, right? Sometimes we will find his wisdom through scripture.

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Courtney DeFeoHost

2:22

Sometimes we find wisdom through creation, through the Holy Spirit, hearing his still small voice.

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Courtney DeFeoHost

2:28

Sometimes it's trusted people who know and love him that can help us with wisdom for our lives.

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Courtney DeFeoHost

2:35

And what a blessing and a gift it is that we can start pointing our kids to these sources when they're young so we can help them learn where to look for wisdom and we can help remind them of the truth that wisdom comes from God and that we can talk to God and He talks back to us.

C

Courtney DeFeoHost

2:53

Through His Word and through people and through His Spirit, He talks back to us.

C

Courtney DeFeoHost

2:57

It's such a blessing and gift when we get to be led by His Spirit and led by His Word.

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Where Wisdom Comes From1:30 – 3:02

C

Courtney DeFeoHost

1:30

And that's kind of a silly example, but there are all sorts of things as moms every day that we need wisdom for.

C

Courtney DeFeoHost

1:37

And we are not all knowing.

C

Courtney DeFeoHost

1:39

We do not know all the ins and outs of what's going on in our bodies, what's going on with our children in their minds at school.

C

Courtney DeFeoHost

1:47

Every day we are faced with millions of decisions it feels like as moms.

C

Courtney DeFeoHost

1:52

And what a blessing and what a gift that God's word says that if we lack wisdom, we should ask God who gives generously to all.

C

Courtney DeFeoHost

1:59

That's just awesome.

C

Courtney DeFeoHost

2:00

God knows what's best for us.

C

Courtney DeFeoHost

2:01

This week's devotional, that's how it starts.

C

Courtney DeFeoHost

2:03

God knows what's best for us.

C

Courtney DeFeoHost

2:05

It can be liberating and it can be frustrating because it is fun to feel like we have all the answers, right? Even though we don't.

C

Courtney DeFeoHost

2:12

But God's wisdom comes to us through a lot of different ways.

C

Courtney DeFeoHost

2:16

We have to be dependent.

C

Courtney DeFeoHost

2:17

We have to be asking him and seeking him, right? Sometimes we will find his wisdom through scripture.

C

Courtney DeFeoHost

2:22

Sometimes we find wisdom through creation, through the Holy Spirit, hearing his still small voice.

C

Courtney DeFeoHost

2:28

Sometimes it's trusted people who know and love him that can help us with wisdom for our lives.

C

Courtney DeFeoHost

2:35

And what a blessing and a gift it is that we can start pointing our kids to these sources when they're young so we can help them learn where to look for wisdom and we can help remind them of the truth that wisdom comes from God and that we can talk to God and He talks back to us.

C

Courtney DeFeoHost

2:53

Through His Word and through people and through His Spirit, He talks back to us.

C

Courtney DeFeoHost

2:57

It's such a blessing and gift when we get to be led by His Spirit and led by His Word.

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