By Andrea Merrell
Trust in the Lord with
all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.
Proverbs
3:5-6 NKJV
Do you have a life verse? I’ve chosen Proverbs
3:5-6. These are the verses I always turn to. My default. The ones that keep me anchored in
a storm.
One day during my morning devotions, the Lord had
me break them down.
Trust in no one else, not even
yourself. People will fail you, but the Lord is faithful.
With all your heart
Not just a portion, but your whole heart and soul. Not just in the good times but in every situation and circumstance.
Lean not on your own understanding
Don’t depend
on your own wisdom and knowledge. And never depend on what the world says, especially the media and the naysayers. Don’t over-analyze the situation and try to
figure everything out on your own.
In all your ways
That means everything from the
smallest detail to the greatest needs, every moment of every day. God cares about everything that affects your normal, everyday life. Every. Single. One.
Acknowledge Him
Put Him first. Seek Him daily. Thank and praise
Him continually. Give Him the recognition and glory He deserves. Praise Him privately.
Proclaim His goodness publicly.
He will direct your path
God will lovingly and
faithfully light your path and guide your steps when you trust Him with your whole
heart, lean on Him instead of your own understanding, and acknowledge Him in all
things.
What a wonderful promise. And what a mighty God we
serve.
In these uncertain times as we stay in our homes and distance ourselves from the world, let's take these verses to heart. Instead of reacting with fear, we should be acting in faith, knowing the Lord has our back and will do battle for us. He is our protector and provider. He is still sovereign, and the buck stops with Him ... no one else.
In these uncertain times as we stay in our homes and distance ourselves from the world, let's take these verses to heart. Instead of reacting with fear, we should be acting in faith, knowing the Lord has our back and will do battle for us. He is our protector and provider. He is still sovereign, and the buck stops with Him ... no one else.
Have you chosen a life verse? If not, I’d be happy
to share mine.
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