Proverbs 3:5-6; 1 Corinthians 1:18-21
I'm not a huge lover of Proverbs (yes, I know I'm in the minority), but I do love Proverbs 3:5-6. Talk about two powerful and foundational verses. So as I read them today, I broke them down phrase by phrase/thought by thought and did a little self-analysis. This was a good approach because it got me thinking about and considering my walk with the Lord and how I go about living my life.
I thought you might like to see what I did and work through some of it yourself. You might even think of other questions that you want to consider too. I hope you find this as meaningful as I did. When you get done, would you shoot me a comment or two about your experience? Thanks. Tami W.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart..."
Consider: Does this describe me? Why or why not? What does trusting with all my heart really look like?
"Do not lean on your own understanding"
Consider: How often do I stumble in this area? Why? How do I fix my tendency to look to me instead of God in my decisions?
"In all your ways acknowledge Him"
Consider: How do I acknowledge God, both publically and privately? How can I improve?
"And He will make straight you paths."
Consider: How has God and His Word kept me on course in the past?
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Prov 3:5-6 jumped out @ me today as we wait for my child's diagnosis of biopsy. the first thing I wanted to do is do research and learn all about what possibly it could be, instead of yielding to God's plan. I need to work really hard on not trying to fix and do everything. thanks so much for your insight on this verse and I have written it in my notebook that I carry everywhere!
What a wonderful proverb. The Lord has promised to take care of us if we will trust his will over ours. This is something that I have been praying for, to trust the Lord more. It has been so wonderful and I pray for more trust. I am also thankful that I don't have to trust myself, because I would always be lead astray!
I remember when I was going through a particularly difficult time (divorce)and those very words came to me, clearly. I was not even aware they were Biblical words. The pain was too much for me to bear. I did not understand them; however, they have never left me. (This was about 19 years ago!) The ones which I fought with were "acknowledge Him and He will direct your path". I asked myself repeatedly 'what does 'acknowledge' mean? I have had a tendency to try and direct my own life. Now, I am learning daily what it means to "acknowledge the Lord" and having Him direct my path. Tami, P4 has been a souce of learning and strength. Thank you.
Profound scriptures! I'll say in Jesus' strength I can do the above (Phil. 4:13). In my strength I wouldn't make it, that's why I have to trust HIM with my whole heart (my natural heart is wicked beyond measures). I have to acknowledge HIM daily in Worship & Praise, that way I won't lean to my own ( I do the best I can) understanding, especially in spiritual matters that affect my daily decisions & dealing with others in & about my waking life.