Do not depend on your own understanding.
Seek His will in all you do,
And He will show you which path to take.
Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT
Last week I read a devotional written by a woman recently widowed. She wrote that becoming a widow was a journey she never expected and was not one that she would have willingly chosen. Speaking with God about all the changes and challenges in her life, she had one specific request: “Please don’t let my car break down!”
When she noticed her state inspection sticker was due, she made an appointment. During the course of the inspection, they found a problem that had to be fixed. Then they ran diagnostics on her Check Engine light and found more problems that could not be ignored. When all was said and done, that simple inspection ended up with a final bill over $1000, an expenditure she could not afford. When tears threatened, a voice inside said, “Who do you know that is bigger than all of this?” She acknowledged, “You are, Lord.” (Words of Life, Ricardo Bacchus, editor)
Notice in our scripture today that God does not say, “Trust in the Lord and He will keep all these bad things from happening to you.” No, it promises that He will show you the path to take through all the inevitable dark moments of human life. In fact, Psalm 23 declares that God will walk the path with you. Trust His guidance today.
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