Monday, March 30, 2020

Trust in the Lord


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 the Lord
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.

Have you chosen a life verse? If not, I’d be happy to share mine.

(Photo courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net and Stuart Miles.)


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