Settle in

Take a deep breath. Let go of the pressure to have it all figured out. You don’t have to know everything.

Thought starter

Ever tried building furniture without the manual? Or wandered around totally lost but refused to ask for directions? We’ve all been there. But here’s today’s truth: Asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. And it starts with humility.

Here’s what we’ll learn in this Quick Quiet Time:

• We’re not meant to do life solo. 
• Being a learner brings victory.
• God honors a teachable heart.

We’re not meant to do life solo.

Let wise people listen and add to what they have learned. Let those who understand what is right get guidance.

Proverbs 1:5 NIrV

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

Proverbs 15:22 NIV

Truth bomb:

We don’t need all the answers. We just need the courage to ask questions.

• Being a learner means staying curious, humble, and open to growth.
• In a world buzzing with opinions, posts, and pressure, it’s easy to feel confused and overwhelmed.
• But that’s where our advisers come in. Our advisers can be any relationships that provide mentorship, guidance, and insight. They give us perspective so we don’t have to navigate life alone.

Write it down:

• What’s one decision you’re facing right now that could use another perspective?

 Being a learner brings victory.

For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.

Proverbs 11:14 NIV

Truth bomb:

Many advisers = many wins!

• This verse isn’t just for presidents or prime ministers. It’s for everyone.
• Trying to go it alone is a fast track to burnout.
• Two heads are better than one. But God wants us to have a whole squad of wise voices to help us in every area of life—from family drama to career moves and everything in between.

Write it down:

• Who’s one person you trust to give solid advice?

 God honors a teachable heart.

… Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”

1 Peter 5:5 NIV

The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.

Proverbs 12:15 NIV

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all…

James 1:5 NIV

Moses listened to his father-in-law and did everything he said.

Exodus 18:24 NIV

Lightbulb moment:

God doesn’t expect us to be perfect. He just wants us to be teachable.

• God gives us favor when we are humble. 
• All we need is the courage and humility to ask him for wisdom when we need it.

Pray:

“God, thank you for the wise people you’ve placed in my life. Give me the humility to ask for help when I need it. Help me listen well and trust that with many advisors, my plans will succeed.
Amen.”

Final thought

Being a learner means being brave enough to ask for help. It’s not about giving up control over our decisions or expecting others to make them for us. It’s about gaining perspective. So go ahead—lean in, ask boldly, and grow wisely today.

Humor break!

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