Good things happen to those who learn from their experiences, and the Lord blesses those who trust him.

There is a gospel chorus written in 1976 called “Learning to Lean.” It was written by John Stallings. This little song is simple, but profound.

One of the greatest life lessons that we can learn is how to lean on Jesus. Trusting in the Lord comes from experience. Oftentimes, our toughest experiences teach the greatest lessons. When you go through a particularly difficult season, that’s when you learn to lean on Jesus for the comfort and strength that you lack in yourself.

King Solomon, in our verse for today, reminds us that good things happen when we learn from the experiences of life. God is the one who carries us through those difficult seasons. He is the one who picks us up when we stumble and fall. Jesus is the one who walks beside us in the most difficult of days. God never lets us down.

When we trust, God blesses us. Is there a greater blessing than walking in faithful fellowship with the Lord? What are the experiences of life teaching you about learning to lean on Jesus? Maybe you’re walking through a health scare at the moment. Perhaps your finances are in shambles, and you’re struggling to make ends meet. It could be that your marriage has hit a rough patch, or your kids are wandering away from the Lord and from you. Now is the time to lean on Jesus and trust Him in this season. God will bless you, friend, as you learn to lean on Jesus.

By Shawn Cornett, Bible League International staff, Indiana, U.S.