Lean not on your own Understanding

Proverbs 3:1-6

My son, do not forget my teaching,
    but keep my commands in your heart,
for they will prolong your life many years
    and bring you peace and prosperity.

Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
    bind them around your neck,
    write them on the tablet of your heart. 

Then you will win favor and a good name
    in the sight of God and man.

 Trust in the Lord with all your heart
    and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
    and he will make your paths straight.

Last week I wrote about God having a plan for you, knowing your future.  I want to continue that thought with how our part is to trust Him and lean not on our own understanding. 

Recently I applied for another position, internally.  I didn’t get the position and was rather bummed about it.  I knew and still know that I was very qualified for the position.  I know that I would have done well in the position.  That’s not to say the person that got it isn’t just as qualified or a better fit for the position, however I know that I would have been great.  At the same time, God knows what is best and has an abundant plan for me.  I have a wonderful position now and if that is his plan for me, I’m okay with that. 

Sometimes it takes disappointment to get us to focus back on trusting the Lord with all of our heart.  I must say that through the process, I may have lost focus at times and may have been too prideful.  I’m sure we have all been through that before.  Today though, I am doing my best to remember to submit to him and let him make my path straight.  I encourage you to do the same.