Don’t Lean on Your Own Understanding

MELISSA GABLER–Continuing on thoughts from Prov.3, we are about to be exposed to things we don’t have a reference for. So it’s time to prepare, and here are ways to do that: 1) Prov. 3:5-8 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil. *It will be health to your flesh, and strength to your bones.” This is the antidote to rationalism which is based in our own understanding. Take note that not leaning on our own understanding and wisdom brings health (see v. 8 above)! Get in the word and trust the Holy Spirit to reveal what you need to know.
2) Isaiah 11:1-2 is about Jesus and what He operated in. We need to operate in these like Jesus did, so ask for these daily: Spirit of the sovereign Lord, wisdom, knowledge, counsel, might, understanding and the fear of the Lord.
3) Have a handful of go-to Scriptures on hand if you don’t already. These may shift with the season you’re in.
4) Be aware of doubt, unbelief, skepticism and rationalism in your life. Catch it and counter it with truth in the word as the Holy Spirit leads.
5) Watch out for materialism and self-focus.  They are bait to draw you into a fruitless and dark place.
6) Pay attention to your entertainment choices. There is a lot of evil infiltrating the airwaves, and what we allow to entertain us is what we are giving access to our lives and household.
7) Consider fasting … more.
8) Take time to worship. Get past the song, and worship the One Who is worthy!
9) Watch your confession.  What is coming out of your mouth? Is it life or agreement with death?
10) Lastly, Pray. In. Tongues.