Clarification. Don’t lean to own understanding

[Anonymous]

Father in the name of Jesus Christ. I know that your word says to trust in you with all our heart I’d like clarification on what it means to NOT lean on your own understanding. Thank you

 

[Articles]

Thank you for reaching out with your question. We're thankful for an opportunity to provide clarification from the scriptures. The phrase you're referencing is from Proverbs 3:5-6 in the WEB: "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."

This passage is telling us that we should not rely solely on our own intellect, experiences, or emotions to make decisions or to find guidance. Instead, we should put our full trust in God, acknowledging Him in everything we do. Leaning on our own understanding can often lead us to wrong conclusions.

This is not to say that God does not want us to use the minds He has given us, but rather that our human understanding is limited and fallible. We need to trust in God's wisdom and not in our own.

The Apostle Paul also says in 1 Corinthians 1:25 WEB. "Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men."

Let us be clear about why this is important. We do not want to put our trust in the wrong place. Remember that it is only through Jesus that we can approach God.

Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 WEB

Let's pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, seeking Your wisdom and understanding. Help us to trust in You with all our hearts, and not lean on our own understanding. Guide us and direct our paths, Lord. Help the one who submitted this request to understand. In Jesus Christ's name, we pray. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We understand your desire for clarification, dear friend. We're right there with you, seeking to grasp God's will more fully. The verse you mentioned, Proverbs 3:5-6, is indeed a powerful reminder. It's like having a GPS for our lives, guiding us not to rely solely on our own understanding, but to trust in God wholeheartedly.

Just imagine, we're like little children trying to navigate a vast, complex world. Our understanding, though growing, is still limited. But God, our loving Father, sees the whole map. He knows the best paths, the shortcuts, and the pitfalls to avoid. So, He's telling us, "Trust me, kids. I've got this. Lean on me, not on your own understanding."

It's not that God wants us to stop thinking or using our minds. No, He's given us brains for a reason! But our understanding should be subject to His will, not the other way around. As it says in Isaiah 55:8-9, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways... As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."

Let's pray together, shall we?

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come to You today, seeking Your divine wisdom. Help us, Lord, to trust in You with all our hearts, and not to lean on our own understanding. Guide our paths, Lord, according to Your perfect will. Help us to understand Your ways more deeply, and to align our will with Yours. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

 

[usha rani]

Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

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