Wisdom Journey – Week 2
Trusting God's Wisdom Above Our Own
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5–6
One of the greatest obstacles to wisdom is self-reliance. We naturally trust our own opinions, experiences, and feelings. Yet, as we talked about last week, Proverbs reminds us that true wisdom begins when we place our confidence in God rather than ourselves. We need that reverential fear of God.
Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. Proverbs 3:7
It is possible to have knowledge and still lack wisdom.
Wisdom is not simply knowing facts; it is submitting our thoughts and decisions to the Lord. A wise person recognizes that God's perspective is always higher, clearer, and more trustworthy than their own.
There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. Proverbs 14:12
Our feelings and flesh can sometimes lead us astray, and that is why God's Word serves as a lamp to guide our feet and a light to our paths.
Trusting God does not mean we will always understand what God is doing. It means we believe His wisdom is greater than ours and choose to follow Him even when it may not make sense to us or to the world.
Trusting God = Wisdom = Direction
As a church family, let's ask the Lord to examine our hearts this week.
- Am I relying on my own understanding or seeking God's wisdom?
- Are there decisions I have made without prayer or biblical counsel?
- Is there an area where God is asking me to trust Him more fully?
- Am I willing to obey God's Word even when I don't understand His reasons?
Wisdom grows when we learn to trust God's voice above our own.
This week, spend time reading Proverbs chapters 4–6. Ask the Lord to reveal any areas where you have been leaning on your own understanding. Pray for a heart that trusts Him completely and follows His direction with confidence and obedience.
Mark your calendar! 🗓
Exciting things are coming to Crosspoint! See below for several of these opportunities to serve and grow together. Be sure to save the dates and be a part.
Ladies Refresh
June 13 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for a morning of prayer, Bible study, and connection with other women. Want to bring something to share for breakfast? Signup here
Father’s Day
June 21 at 9:30 am & 11:30 am
Father’s Day is coming up! We will have a gift to honor all the guys in attendance. We are grateful for the important role each one of you play in and outside of our church.
And, whether your dad was an amazing father or not there for you when you really needed him, we have a perfect Heavenly Father. So let’s honor Him together. He is worthy of all praise!
Prayer Gathering
June 25 at 7:30 pm
Join our prayer team for a time of praise and prayer. Everyone is invited!
Time: 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: TBD
Youth Gathering
June 28 at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Calling all junior high and high school students! Join us for an afternoon of pizza, prayer, a devotional, kickball, and board games. We'd love to see you there!
Location:
Sierra Vista Park
611 E Sierra Madre Blvd
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
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Service Times and Location
434 N Altadena Drive
Pasadena, CA 91107
Sunday @ 9 am - Prayer
We believe in the power of prayer. We would love for you to join us for this special time to seek the Lord together before the morning service.
Sunday @ 9:30 am & 11:30 am - Worship gatherings
Childcare and classes are available for kids through 4th grade.
Check-in for childcare starts 15 minutes prior to each gathering.
Wednesday @ 7:00 pm - Bible Study
Come each Wednesday for Bible study. Be strengthened in your walk with the LORD and your connection with our church family. Throughout the summer, we will have separate Bible studies for men and ladies. At the end of the Bible study, we break up into small groups for discussion, connection, encouragement, and prayer.
Wednesday @ 7:00 pm - Summer Kids
A summer kids program will run for ages 0-5th grade. Check in starts at 6:45 pm.
(Our Awana discipleship program for kids will resume next school year)
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What is your Next Step?
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Enroll in CONTINUE
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Whatever your next step is, we are here to support you and help you make it!
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We will be streaming the 9:30 AM service LIVE on our YouTube channel. Also, all of our services, including our Wednesday Bible studies, are posted to our podcast. Search for CrosspointLA in your favorite podcast app.
