“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5 NLT
As kids, we expect our parents to have answers to all questions. To a child, no question is too stupid to ask.
I’m not sure where we lost that innocence because as adults, asking too many questions can sometimes create a negative perception in the minds of other adults. So we keep quiet when we should ask and by so doing stay ignorant.
In a gathering, the one who asks many questions is often perceived as being too forward or just clueless about the subject matter.
Without the ability and willingness to ask questions, we rely on our understanding. Even when we decide to ask those questions with a simple Google search, we also end up reading content from others who probably relied on their understanding.
But that shouldn’t be the case. If the Bible was written with children as the target audience, the opening bible verse probably wouldn’t be present because children are wired differently.
But since it’s the adults that’ll read it, Solomon felt the need to include that instruction.
Just as children trust in their parents by believing they would have answers to all questions, we are also advised by the wisest man who ever lived to do the same.
Asking the Holy Spirit about the best route to work doesn’t make you stupid. After all, we have Google Maps for that. It’s just you acknowledging that there is an all-knowing God who not only sees road traffic but possible events yet to occur, which the good ol’ Google map can never predict.
Not all work challenges can be solved with a new certification, promotion or different work environment. Sometimes, the solution is hidden in a series of questions.
Don’t stop trusting Him.
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