Unnecessary Pain

I have been dealing with painful and swollen gums for several months.  I tried everything to help my situation.  Finally, without my knowledge, my loving husband scheduled a dentist appointment and insisted that I accept it.  When the dentist looked over my x-ray and then my teeth and gums, she immediately said, “I will tell you what I see.  There’s a piece of plague stuck in your gum.”  So she removed it and behold, the pain gradually disappeared.  It never occurred to me that something that small would cause so much pain.  Then the Holy Spirit began to show me something.  We sometimes try to fix things ourselves.  I could not see the plague, but the Dentist could.  I needed her expertise.  LIKEWISE, sometimes we may not be able to see the root cause of our problem(s).  But when we consult or talk with someone whom the Holy Spirit has given wisdom and revelation, they can help us.  We need to accept their advice and help because they are specialists in this area.  When we try to always help ourselves and never seek their godly counsel, we will suffer unnecessary pain.  Selah †