The Kneeling Leader: A 33-Day Devotional
A Devotional Journey into Humility, Servanthood, and Spirit-Led Influence for Christian Entrepreneurs
Day 7 — Leaning Not on Your Own Understanding
Scripture (Douay-Rheims):
“Have confidence in the Lord with all thy heart, and lean not upon thy own prudence. In all thy ways think on him, and he will direct thy steps.” — Proverbs 3:5–6
Reflection
Experience is valuable. Education is helpful. Data is necessary. But Scripture reminds us that none of these are sufficient on their own. Human understanding, no matter how refined, is limited. God’s wisdom is not.
Many business leaders are trained to trust analysis, projections, and instincts above all else. While these tools are important, they become dangerous when they replace dependence on God. When prudence becomes pride, prayer is neglected. When confidence becomes self-reliance, discernment is silenced.
Trusting God begins with acknowledging that He sees what you cannot. He understands market shifts before they happen. He knows the hearts of partners, employees, and clients. He perceives long-term consequences that never appear on spreadsheets.
Leaning on God requires intentional slowing down. It means praying before signing contracts. Seeking counsel before expanding. Waiting before reacting. It means inviting the Holy Spirit into strategic thinking.
Surrendering outcomes is often the hardest part. Leaders want certainty. They want guarantees. But faith rarely offers either. Instead, God offers presence, guidance, and peace — even when results remain unknown.
When you commit your ways to Him, anxiety loses its grip. You stop carrying what was never meant to be yours. Responsibility becomes stewardship. Pressure becomes prayer.
Your team benefits when you lead from trust rather than fear. Calm replaces chaos. Wisdom replaces impulse. Confidence is rooted in God, not circumstances.
Today, ask yourself: Am I leaning more on my own understanding — or on God’s direction?
Reflection Question
Where in my leadership am I relying on analysis more than prayer, and how is God inviting me to trust Him more deeply?
