Stop Leaning on Yourself — God Has You

Join Reno Collier on Alive & Sober as he dives into Proverbs 3:5: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." In this episode, Reno shares his personal journey through addiction and recovery, highlighting how diverse our backgrounds and beliefs can be, yet how similar our struggles often are. Reno discusses the insanity of addiction, the emptiness many of us feel, and the challenge of trusting something greater than ourselves. He opens up about his evolving relationship with God, the relief that comes from letting go of control, and the comfort found in knowing God is always present—even when we push Him away. Read: Open your Bible to Proverbs 3:5 and consider what it means to truly trust God with your whole heart. Reflect: Think about times when relying on your own understanding led to struggle or pain. How might letting go and trusting God change your recovery journey? Respond: Pray with us—Dear God, please help us today not to rely on our own understanding, but to trust You to guide us, even when we don’t see the way forward. Amen. Reveal: Share today’s truth with someone else—remind them that even when we push God away, He is quietly present, guiding us in ways we may not always understand. If this episode resonates with you, please subscribe, share it with someone who might need encouragement, and help us grow this supportive community. And remember, if no one told you they love you today, Reno does. Keywords: recovery, addiction, Proverbs 3:5, trust in God, faith, sobriety, Christian recovery, Reno Collier, spiritual growth, Bible study, prayer, support, healing, hope, Alive & Sober