Ecclesiastes 1:17-18

And I set my mind to know (practical) wisdom and to discern (the character of) madness and folly (in which men seem to find satisfaction); I realized that this too is futile grasping and chasing after the wind.  For in much (human) wisdom there is much displeasure and exasperation; increasing knowledge increases sorrow.  

The wisdom of man will never match the wisdom of God.  In many cases, we would benefit significantly by praying over trying to figure it out in our thoughts.  God sees everything, and we can only see our present state with limited knowledge.  We would have a greater sense of peace and safety knowing that we have turned the situation over to God, and He has it under control.