Try not to lean on your own understanding when it comes to
your perceived self image. Consider
what Shlomo (Solomon) said in Proverbs
3:5 Trust in Yahweh with all your
heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge
Him, And He shall direct your paths.
So what does it mean to lean on our own understanding? I
believe that the proverb is referring to how we perceive ourselves based on how
we were spoken to as we grew from childhood to an adult state. So let’s say
that we were constantly told negative and hurtful words. It would stand to
reason that your own understanding would be a direct response to those negative
thoughts and feelings. Therefore the Proverb is encouraging us to trust in
Yahweh and to change our understanding to reflect how Yahweh perceives us.
Remember Yahweh considers His people to be a “special
treasure” so if you consider yourself to be among Yahweh’s chosen people you
need to change your negative understanding of yourself. As I’ve gone through my
life journey I have come to realize that I must strengthen my resolve that as I
have “special treasure” status I need to stop looking at my present situation
to shape my view of myself and focus on the place that Yahweh has put me in.
This place is a secure and peaceful one where I can enjoy the support of
Yahweh’s grace and mercy.
So as I go out into the world I need to hold fast to the
words that Yahweh has spoken of me. This is to give me confidence that I can
stand up to the doubt vendors that try to sell me on the idea that I’m less
then what Yahweh has spoken of me.
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