Ask the Expert

READ: PSALM 25:4-9; ROMANS 8:31-39

You don’t have to do a lot of research to discover there’s an expert for pretty much everything. And these experts offer all kinds of advice, ranging from health and beauty tips to education and relationship advice to life goals and more.

Sometimes this abundance of information causes overload, whether it’s in the form of articles, interviews, videos, books, or podcasts. All these experts have the power to tell us how they think we should solve our problems.

Sometimes we go to experts when we have a problem, and sometimes we turn to people we know. When I’m feeling anxious, it’s easy for me to fall into the negative cycle of churning up my problems and moaning about them before dashing to ask family or friends what I should do about any particular situation I’m experiencing.

What can happen next is I end up listening to various different answers, writing down all the possible solutions, and then just becoming more confused. The truth is, we live in an imperfect world. Problems will arise and cause us distress. While it can be helpful to get advice from experts, friends, and family, what’s most important is seeking out the one true expert.

God is our loving Father who sent Jesus to restore humanity’s broken relationship with Him (Romans 8:3). Sometimes, in my panic, I forget to ask the one true authority. After all, God is the Creator and Sustainer of heaven and earth, and He knows everything. He truly cherishes me, and He knows me better than anyone else. It’s so good to be still, trust, and believe that my loving Father will guide me and show me the steps to take according to His path. • Cindy Lee

• Do you have an important decision to make? Do you need guidance about a problem you’re facing? God loves you deeply and wants to help you. Consider taking some time to talk to Him about your situation and ask Him to guide you to Scriptures and people who can help you. (If you want to dig deeper, read Psalms 23; 146; James 1:2-7, 22-25; 3:13-18.)

Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow. Psalm 25:4 (NLT)