“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5–6 (KJV)

Life is filled with decisions—big and small. Sometimes the road ahead is clear, other times it’s covered in fog. Many people seek guidance from the world, from themselves, or from feelings. But Proverbs gives us a better way: Let God direct your paths. This passage is a divine compass—a blueprint for navigating life with clarity, confidence, and peace. Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart Not half-heartedly, not occasionally, but with your whole heart. To trust in the Lord means to place your full confidence in His wisdom, His love, and His plan, even when it doesn’t make sense. Are you trusting God with just your Sundays, or with your whole life? Relationships, career, finances—are they all surrendered to Him?

Lean Not on Your Own Understanding. Our understanding is limited, flawed, and often influenced by fear or pride. God sees the full picture—past, present, and future. The problem comes when we try to figure it all out on our own, or when we only trust logic, not the Lord. Abraham didn’t understand how God would give him a son at 100 years old, but he believed anyway. That’s faith. Your feelings are not always facts. Your logic is not always right. Don’t lean on it—lean on Him. In All Your Ways Acknowledge Him. This means bringing God into every part of your life—not just in crisis, but in consistency. Invite Him into your plans, your decisions, your habits. “All your ways” includes your work, your relationships, your dreams, your social media—everything. Begin your day with prayer. Consult the Word before making decisions. Ask: “God, what do You want me to do here?”

And He Shall Direct Your Paths. This is a promise. If you trust, if you lean on Him, if you acknowledge Him—He will lead you. He directs by opening and closing doors. He leads through peace, His Word, wise counsel, and the prompting of the Holy Spirit. You don’t have to know all the steps—just the next one. Trust Him to guide you. God is not just your Creator—He’s your Guide. He’s your Navigator. He’s your Good Shepherd who leads you beside still waters and restores your soul. But He only directs those who are willing to be directed. Are you ready to let Him lead? Maybe you’ve been trying to direct your own path—and you’re tired. Maybe you’ve leaned too much on your own understanding. Today, God is inviting you to trust Him fully. Come and surrender your path to Him. Let Him lead. Let Him guide. Let Him direct your path.

Prayer of the Day: Father in the Name of Jesus. help me to trust You beyond my understanding. Teach me to lean on You, not on what I see or feel. I believe and declare that You are good and faithful. And I choose to trust You always. Amen