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Lest at any time we would begin to think of ourselves as being so wise that we think that we no longer need His counsel, the Almighty and infinitely wise God allows problems and difficulties to come into our lives that seem to have no solutions to keep us humble.
Rom 5:
2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
3 And not only [so], but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

It is when we are faced with insurmountable and dire circumstances that we are most aware of our need of God's help and guidance.
Pro 19:
21 [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

The meek and humble seek for God's help and guidance whether they are faced with problems or not.
Psa 25:
9 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.

The proud and the haughty cry out for God's help and guidance only when they are in extremely dire circumstances.
There is an old saying that there are no atheists in the foxholes in the middle of a raging battle.
Jer 11:
14 Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up a cry or prayer for them: for I will not hear [them] in the time that they cry unto me for their trouble.

Brethren, seek for God while He still can be found. Learn His lessons the easy way by listening to His Holy Spirit and not the hard way by the school of hard knocks.
2Ch 7:
14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.