Those that know me, are aware that our family has been on a journey of stepping out in faith. I had hoped that today, we might receive some clarity. I thought that by today perhaps we’d see a miracle and if not, that God would at least turn us in a different direction. Neither of these things happened.
Instead, I was reminded of Proverbs 3:5-6 which says: Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
This simple yet profound scripture calls us to surrender our doubts, fears, and human limitations to the One who holds the universe in His hands. It requires us to relinquish control and rely on the God who sees beyond our limited perspective and trusting that His ways are right.
The problem is…when we’re faced with difficult decisions or uncertain paths, our natural tendency is to lean on our own understanding. We try to rationalize or come up with our own plans on how to make things work. But when we choose to submit our ways to God, acknowledging His authority over our lives, He promises to make our paths straight.
Now, making our paths straight doesn’t mean that we won’t experience twist and turns along the way. It just means that God will lead us on the right path, according to His perfect plan. He will guide us through the storms and uncertainties, providing us with the wisdom and strength needed to navigate each step.
As we trust in God and submit to His leading, we experience the profound peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). We find comfort in knowing that we are not alone on this journey, for the Creator of the universe walks beside us, guiding our steps and upholding us in His loving embrace.
So let us embrace the reality that God’s ways are beyond our comprehension. Instead of striving to understand everything, let us place our trust in the One who knows all things. Let us surrender our hearts and lives to the Lord, fully relying on His wisdom and direction for our lives. And in doing so, we will experience the joy of walking in His good and perfect Will.
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