Sometimes all we need to do is chill or become a student. Many times in ministry I have watched leaders that had all the answers they thought, only to find out that they didn't know everything.
God even in my life convicted me of my prideful attitude, and used that situation to teach me an important lessons that has stayed with me:
I need to walk into every new situation with something to learn, not something to prove.
Being a know-it-all isn’t God’s way nor is it the wise way. In fact, the book of Proverbs is clear that wisdom comes from humility. Our key verse says, "The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice" (Proverbs 12:15).
As I’ve practiced this approach over the years, I’ve learned it’s much easier to make friends. Plus, I’ve learned I really don’t know the best way for everything. God still has new things for me to learn every day, and He usually uses people to teach me. Even when I’m in my sweet spot.
Father, thank You for teaching me Your ways are always best. Help me approach every new situation with a heart that is open and gentle, ready to learn whatever new things You have for me that day. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.