Wisdom From Above
Kayode Adesiyan
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About this song
A Scripture-rooted worship song inspired by Solomon’s request for wisdom and fulfilled in Christ, the true Wisdom of God. It is a prayer for discernment, humility and godly guidance in every season of life.
1 Kings 3:5–12
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Behind the song
Wisdom From Above begins with Solomon’s prayer for wisdom and then carries that longing into the life of every believer. It recognises that human cleverness is not enough to guide a life, a family or a calling well; what we need is the wisdom that comes from God. The song honours Solomon’s humble request, yet goes further by pointing to Jesus as the true Wisdom of God. In Him, wisdom is no longer merely an idea or a gift but a Person who leads His people through darkness, confusion and difficult choices. For that reason, the song becomes both biblical retelling and daily prayer. It asks God for a heart that is pure, gentle and teachable, and for choices that reflect heaven’s wisdom rather than worldly pride. It is a song for leadership, discernment and walking in the light of Christ.
Lyrics
Lead: Give me wisdom…
Lead: Give me Your heart…
Response: Lead me, Lord…
[Verse 1]
A young king stood before Your throne
Aware he could not lead alone
He did not ask for wealth or fame
He asked for wisdom in Your name
He felt the weight upon his hands
To guide Your people through the land
With humble heart and open eyes
He sought the wisdom from on high
[Chorus]
Solomon asked, and wisdom came
A gift of grace in heaven’s name
But Christ is Wisdom, Christ our Light
Leading us through every night
Guide our hearts and show the way
Give us Your wisdom every day
Not by power, not by might
Jesus, be our guiding light
[Verse 2]
You gave him more than he could see
Honour, riches, victory
Yet every blessing found its start
Inside a humble, yielded heart
For wisdom is not human pride
Or clever words we use to hide
It bows before the voice of God
And gladly walks the narrow road
[Chorus]
Solomon asked, and wisdom came
A gift of grace in heaven’s name
But Christ is Wisdom, Christ our Light
Leading us through every night
Guide our hearts and show the way
Give us Your wisdom every day
Not by power, not by might
Jesus, be our guiding light
[Verse 3]
Then greater Wisdom came to earth
The Living Word of endless worth
The world saw weakness at the cross
But heaven saw salvation’s cost
The stone rejected by mankind
Became the hope that sinners find
Christ crucified, yet lifted high
The Wisdom no one can deny
[Verse 4]
When we are standing at the door
And do not know what lies before
When every voice is speaking loud
And fear is moving through the crowd
Your Spirit whispers, “Walk with Me”
Your Word becomes the lamp we see
You give us peace to understand
And grace to follow Your command
[Bridge]
Lead: Wisdom from above…
Response: Fall upon us now…
[Bridge]
Lead: Wisdom from above…
Response: Fall upon us now…
Lead: Jesus, lead us on…
Response: Until the night is gone…
[Verse 5]
Teach us not to trust our sight
But lean upon Your perfect light
Deliver us from selfish ways
And form Your character in us
Make us gentle, make us pure
Steady, patient, strong and sure
May every choice and every word
Reveal the wisdom of the Lord
[Chorus]
Solomon asked, and wisdom came
A gift of grace in heaven’s name
But Christ is Wisdom, Christ our Light
Leading us through every night
Guide our hearts and show the way
Give us Your wisdom every day
Not by power, not by might
Jesus, be our guiding light
Lead: Give me Your heart…
Response: Lead me, Lord…
Lead: Jesus, You are Wisdom…
Response: Jesus, You are Light…
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