Lean not

How do we make sure our faith and relationship with God stay strong? Read our Bibles and pray. Tick. But, how do we make sure, as we read and pray, that we're 'trusting-in-the-Lord-and-not-leaning-our-own-understanding' (see Proverbs 3:5)?

Here are some ideas: (1) Go to a good church. Christian friends and mentors (should) love us unconditionally and remind us of God working in our lives. Serving develops our gifts and reminds us of God's love for people. (2) Chat. We don't have to become super extrovert. We're just talking about talking, with God and people about where we're at. God will never abandon us (see Deuteronomy 31:6) and wants to do amazing things through us. 'Chatting' really helps in dry faith patches. (3) Don't live in the past. From our worst exam to the time we really upset someone, failure hurts. But God wants to show us how to rise from it and help others do the same. If we give our past to God (no matter how painful it is), he'll take it and turn it for good in ways we couldn't have without him.



So what now? Ready to walk fully with God? Let him know your fears and plans and tell him you're ready to follow him 100%. Scary? Yes. But most importantly, first... 'Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding' (Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV).





— SCRIPTURE —

'Lean not on your own understanding.' Proverbs 3:5 NKJV
— SOULFOOD —

2 Chr 1-4, Mark 5:1-10, Ps 119:33-40, Pro 20:28-30