Now when you start to seek the counsel of those God has led you to for help in fine-tuning your list of financial priorities, you need to listen to what they say. Be open to receive and meditate on what they tell you, rather than ignoring something you think doesn't apply to you, that you've heard before, or doesn't make sense to you. If God directed you to that person there must be something for you in what they are saying. So continue to trust God, not yourself, as to what of that you are told you should apply in your life.
You also need to be willing to share some of yourself with those you seek help from, including some things about your financial situation you might not be proud of. Otherwise, they might not be able to share with you what God wants them to if they don't understand your financial condition, your financial past, bad financial habits you have developed, or the condition of your heart.
That's why it's important to follow God's leading in who to talk to. You may think you should talk with so and so because he or she knows a lot about money or appears to be financially successful, or a close family member who has done well financially. And while they could be at times, they may not always be who God wants you to seek wise counsel from. Also, you need to be able to trust who you talk with to keep what you share in confidence. The people you know best or even family members may not always do that. So again, follow God's leading, and not your own.
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