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Romans 11:34

“For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?”

Romans 11:36

“For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.”

Reflections:

The text above is self-explanatory. To have a broader understanding, we can all relate to this frustrating idea or concept in life – the realization that we cannot fully comprehend God’s plans or reasoning.

Advice:

It’s heavily advised and encouraged to heed warnings and follow advice from those who care about you – especially parents or loved ones.

Example 1:

When I was 16–17 years old, I always prayed for wisdom.

Over time, God promised or revealed to me that I would reach out to the youth and help them.

However, what I didn’t know (or wasn’t told directly) was that I would first need to experience similar hard times as the youth I’d be helping.

These experiences included:

• Anger
• Hate
• Sorrow
• Loss of life essence
• And more

Wisdom Journey:

Along with the wisdom I asked for (which was given at 19 years old), life started to feel odd and cruel. God told me He would guide me, help me grow, and give me wisdom.

But back then, all of it felt wrong, weird, and confusing.

Ecclesiastes 1:18

“For in much wisdom is much grief, and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.”

Reflections on Sorrow:

Sorrow feels like mourning someone who has passed away. It leads to deep questioning and self-reflection.

Thank God, I am doing well to this day.

Example 2:

Another promise from God was regarding financial help.

The catch? – I haven’t quite learned my lesson yet (LOL).

Money Management:

To have “more money” or financial stability, I first need to learn how to manage and distribute money properly.

At 18–19 years old, I had better financial stability but didn’t know what to do besides save.

Later, I started investing the money I saved, but unfortunately, I lost it due to getting involved in debt.

Understanding Debt:

I’m now experiencing firsthand what I’ve read and learned from the Bible.

The Bible clearly addresses the reality of debt:

Ecclesiastes 22:7

“The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.”

Final Example:

If I own my car (which I still do – LOL), the logical approach is:

• Pay off debts

  one by one

  unless I can afford to handle multiple at once.

• If I

  can’t afford it,

  I should avoid investing in things that could worsen my financial state.

I can’t be mad at God for the consequences of my own choices or the things I neglected to consider.

Right?