{"id":9151,"date":"2023-12-01T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/?p=9151"},"modified":"2023-10-18T06:59:33","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T11:59:33","slug":"9151","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/index.php\/2023\/12\/01\/9151\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-sufficiency"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One minute read.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/White-Aesthetic-Elegant-Modern-Autumn-Instagram-Story-Instagram-Post-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9154\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:336px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/White-Aesthetic-Elegant-Modern-Autumn-Instagram-Story-Instagram-Post-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/White-Aesthetic-Elegant-Modern-Autumn-Instagram-Story-Instagram-Post-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/White-Aesthetic-Elegant-Modern-Autumn-Instagram-Story-Instagram-Post-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/White-Aesthetic-Elegant-Modern-Autumn-Instagram-Story-Instagram-Post-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/White-Aesthetic-Elegant-Modern-Autumn-Instagram-Story-Instagram-Post-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/White-Aesthetic-Elegant-Modern-Autumn-Instagram-Story-Instagram-Post.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Daily Reading:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Daniel+8%3A1-27&amp;version=ESV\"><strong>Daniel 8:1-27<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=1+John+2%3A1-17&amp;version=ESV\"><strong>1 John 2:1-17<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Psalm+120%3A1-7&amp;version=ESV\"><strong>Psalm 120:1-7<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Proverbs+28%3A25-26&amp;version=ESV\"><strong>Proverbs 28:25-26<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Daily Verse:<\/strong> <em>\u201cWhoever&nbsp;trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.\u201d Prov. 28:26<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Self-sufficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Security doesn\u2019t come from a life of self-sufficiency; it comes from wisdom. Trusting in your limited perspective looks much different than following the wisdom of the Bible and wise counsel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After spending 41 years single, I cherish having someone to help me make better decisions. Ron\u2019s input into my life allows me to avoid pitfalls, and I do the same for him. Marriage creates an intimacy that gives a unique perspective because we know each other so well and continue to learn more daily.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applying Biblical wisdom to our lives by following God\u2019s commands requires dependence on Him. We must submit our will to Jesus to reap the rewards. My self-will doesn\u2019t want to forgive, pray for my enemies, or put others before myself, but God commands it. Each day, I must choose dependence on the Lord or myself. I\u2019ve learned life goes much better when I choose the Creator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seek wisdom through the scriptures. Develop relationships with wise people who will help you make better decisions. Find deliverance by walking in wisdom.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/shop.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Beach-Wear-Etsy-Banner-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Beach-Wear-Etsy-Banner-1.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Beach-Wear-Etsy-Banner-1-300x39.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lord, forgive us for leaning on our understanding. Please help us submit to You, follow Your commandments, and live a life of wisdom. Let us become more like Jesus with each day that passes. IJNIP. Amen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One minute read. Daily Reading: Daniel 8:1-27, 1 John 2:1-17, Psalm 120:1-7, Proverbs 28:25-26 Daily Verse: \u201cWhoever&nbsp;trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.\u201d Prov. 28:26 Self-sufficiency. Security doesn\u2019t come from a life of self-sufficiency; it comes from wisdom. 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