Daily Devotionals
May 1, 2020
Trust in the Lord with all your heartand lean not on your own understanding;in all your ways submit to him,and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5–6
These verses are among the most often quoted, most often remembered, and most often appreciated in the Bible. I am certain that many of us have posted these two verses on our bathroom mirrors or the dashboards of our cars. Others of us have memorized these verses or shared them with friends. They offer great encouragement to us. So let’s take a look at what these two verses teach us.
There are three instructions and one promise:
In this time of great confusion in our society, brokenness in our nation and world, and challenge as we consider our way forward, may we consider deeply the instructions, as well as the promise of Proverbs 3:5–6.
For Reflection
In what ways am I trying to direct my own life and lean on my own understanding?
How can I more fully and completely trust God to lead and direct me?
What is one area of my life that I can more fully submit to the Lord?
Prayer
Good and gracious God, I confess that I often trust myself and lean on my own understanding. Please forgive me. Help me instead to trust You with all my heart. I ask for Your help to submit to You in all my ways. I thank You and praise You for the truth that You will make my paths straight. Amen.
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