Proverbs 3:5 b
Lean not on your own understanding.
Basicly, this means don't let your mind get in the way of your trust.
Last night I found myself lying awake in bed in the wee hours of the morning trying not to "lean on my own understanding". I was looking at an issue from work through my own eyes and I was not practicing "trust in the Lord with all your heart".
When we let our brains guide our emotions the enemy brings fear. Plain and simple - the scripture says that fear is not from God. So, there you have it. When we lean on our own intellect, logic, knowledge, facts - we will be filled with fear and doubt.
The Message says it like this.. "don't try to figure out everything on your own"
You see, when we face a struggle we have two choices. We can wallow in our thoughts and work hard to try to figure out how this will all end or...
We can trust in the Lord with all our heart - every fiber of our being - and allow Him to carry the burden.
Where are you right now?
Leaning on your own abilities and thoughts or TRUSTING?
Jesus said, 'Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light'. Matthew 11:28--30
If you are tired of "leaning" - accept Jesus' invitation and allow Him to carry your load.
You will find rest and encouragement. when you exchange your burden for His.
