So many of us think we have it all figured out. Sometimes I wish people would just get a clue and realize that I have it all figured out … Or a … ummm … well … okay, that is just a little off. But really, it amazes me how many experts there are in the world and how many believe they have it all figured out.
For example, there are millions of Americans who believe that President Obama does not have a clue how to lead the country. And more, these millions believe that they could somehow do better. The same is true for just about every presidency. But maybe it is time for us to humble ourselves and realize that we do not have all the answers.
And instead of putting down presidents and others whom we think know less than we do, perhaps we could work together instead. Instead of being critical and speaking up about those whom we think have it wrong, we should realize that we too often have it wrong. I am reminded by the band Lynyrd Skynyrd’s song, “Life’s Lessons” that just when we get proud and think we know it all that we better get ready for a fall. Some of the lyrics from the song are as follows.
So you think you know it all; But you're headin' for a fall; Ooh to make it back again you'll have to crawl and step back; Take a look around; Are your feet still on the ground; Can we find you in the section of lost and found.Never think you got it figured out; 'Cause when you do you begin to doubt; It's time for you to open your eyes …
Maybe it is time for us to move from our self-focused know it all blindness and open our eyes to realize that we all have a lot to learn and we all have room to grow. In fact, I don’t have it all figured out. Let's figure it out together as we trust God together.
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And who then gets to descide who knows and does not know. I trust my Father to lead me but if others just look at my human past it seems to always get brushed over. Am I failing my father becasue I can not get across to others. I am not poor becasue I chose to be. I am poor because society will not allow me to be at the same level as others. My heritage is that my people are indigents to the US. We live very humble with what ever is provided and most are in the legal system so that we can be tracked of our whereabouts. When I allow my Father to work through me is is taken as a joke. Not to be taken seriously.
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