"Have no expectations of others - only
yourself.
That way you can only blame yourself when
things don't go as expected."
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Every time Dave says
this to me, I'm reminded of the scripture in the Book of Proverbs that says,
trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding,
in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path. This is an
area of weakness for me, and I have recently learned it stems from pride. When
I feel out of control, the last thing I think of doing is letting go and
letting God take over. I thrash around trying to tighten my grip, only to have
it yanked away from me. This has to do with the trusting part of faith, and the
will-power to do what is right. Scripture says in the Book of James, that to
know to do good and not do it, is sin. So I can't be worrying about everyone
and everything else. Scripture says in the Book of Matthew that there is enough
trouble in one day, so I shouldn't worry. Scripture in James also says worrying
gives way to anger and anger, if not controlled, gives way to sin. Sin
unrepented leads to death - a calloused heart both spiritually and physically.
