When logic fails, trust in the Lord

There’s this strange pattern I’ve noticed in my own life. My thinking doesn’t always make sense, not even to me. Yet, even in the middle of confusion or poor reasoning, I’m still able to come up with something I would call “logic.”

Often, that logic helps. It can cut through the noise and offer clarity, especially when I step back and assess things more carefully. Until it doesn’t.

Here’s an example:

If I have $1,000, I might feel pulled to spend it on something I know won’t bring any return. Emotionally, that choice feels right. Maybe it’s exciting or instantly gratifying. But that same $1,000 could be invested in a person or opportunity that would multiply the return several times over. That’s when my logic kicks in and helps me see the difference between temporary satisfaction and long-term value.

But the truth is, I don’t always let that logic rise to the surface. Sometimes, I go with what feels good in the moment. I ignore what I know, and logic completely disappears. And that’s where the problem lies, not in lacking the ability to think, but in allowing emotion to override wisdom.

Over time, I’ve come to a conclusion: My logic alone isn’t enough. I don’t know it all, and I never will. What I do know is this. God knows everything. When I fail to think clearly, when I misstep, when my emotions cloud my judgment, the Lord remains steady. He sees the whole picture. He knows what’s best.

So, instead of relying first on my own logic, or worse, my emotions, I’m learning to go to God first. To seek Him before I move. To trust the Holy Spirit to guide me when I can’t guide myself. Because as flawed humans, our thinking is limited. But we serve a limitless God. Let’s put our thoughts aside and lean fully on Him. That’s where real wisdom begins.