Where Do You Go, First?

Good Morning!! Don't put your confidence in other people; put your trust in God, where it will never be disappointed. What an appropriate reminder as we make any decision, whether small or large! We have such a tremendous temptation to put our confidence in man, don't we? Whether it is a doctor who is giving us a diagnosis and treatment schedule, or an employer who is helping to mold our career track, or psychologist who is telling us how to raise our children,...we have a tendency, by nature, to run to the "experts" with our questions and problems.

It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans.—Psalm 118:8 (NIV)

But God says our first and great resort must always be Him. What does His Word say about child-rearing? Where does His Word say your aspirations should be? Where does His Word say healing and health ultimately come from? This does not mean we are not to take advantage of current medical knowledge, or listen to employers' advise, or ask counsel of others as we raise our children. But we must never put our confidence in the imperfect advise of even the greatest of intellects, or the closest of loved ones, or the most promising of careers.

It is always better,...every time, in every situation,...to trust in the Lord and to inquire prayerfully in His Word for direction,
...than to put confidence in any person.

Lord teach us to come to You first, in all that we would do,...that our actions are pleasing to You, and bring honor to Your Holy name. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

"If we engage with fools, we run the risk of becoming as foolish as they are."