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I Don’t Have to Figure It All Out 🤍

Proverbs 11:14 really checked me in the best way—

“victory is won through many advisers.”

And if I’m honest… sometimes I try to carry everything on my own.

Trying to figure things out.

Make the right decisions.

Handle it all without asking for help.

But I’m learning that we weren’t created to do life alone.

There is wisdom in seeking counsel.

There is strength in humility.

There is protection in allowing the right people to speak into our lives.

So I’ve been asking myself:

Who am I inviting into my decisions?

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✨ What this can look like in real life:

• Pause before making a big decision—don’t rush it

• Pray first, then seek wise, trusted voices

• Be honest about what you don’t know

• Pay attention to who gives godly, grounded advice—not just what feels good

• Stay open, even when the feedback stretches you

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I’m still growing in this… but I’m learning that asking for guidance isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom.

And if you’ve been trying to carry everything on your own, maybe this is your reminder:

you don’t have to. 🤍

#womenintheword

#intentionalliving

5/3 Edited to

In my personal journey, I've often found myself overwhelmed by the pressure to have all the answers and make every decision perfectly on my own. But reflecting on Proverbs 11:14, which highlights that victory is won through many advisers, has been a profound reminder that seeking counsel is not a sign of weakness but of wisdom. From experience, the strength lies in pausing before making big decisions. Rushing can cloud judgment. Instead, taking a moment to pray and reflect helps align one’s heart and mind. After that, reaching out to trusted, godly friends or mentors to gather perspectives can bring clarity and prevent avoidable mistakes. Honesty about what I don’t know has opened doors to growth. Admitting uncertainty invites help and insight that I wouldn’t discover alone. It’s important to discern not just the advice that sounds comforting but advice grounded in truth and spiritual wisdom—even when it challenges me. Having people who genuinely care and offer grounded guidance offers protection against poor choices. It cultivates humility to stay open to feedback, even if it initially stretches my comfort zone. This process strengthens faith and fosters intentional living. Ultimately, we are not meant to navigate life in isolation. Embracing a community of wise advisers leads to clearer decisions and peace of mind. If you’re struggling with the weight of making decisions or feeling alone in your journey, know that you don’t have to carry it all by yourself. Sharing your challenges and seeking godly counsel can lead you along a path of victory and personal growth.

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