It is vitally important to trust in God's wisdom and guidance. Trusting God is transformative. We may not always understand our circumstances, but we can rely on God's faithfulness. “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.” - Proverbs 3:5-6.

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[11:10] Proverbs 3:5-6

[14:18] “Trust in the Lord with all your heart”

[15:00] “and do not lean on your own understanding”

[16:00] “In all your ways acknowledge him”

[18:05] "and he will make straight your paths"

[18:35] Daniel 3

[26:30] Final thoughts

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Proverbs 3:5-6

Daniel 1 - 3

Philippians 1:21

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God Has Let Me Down

A recent visit I had to a school reminded me of this quote, “Nothing will change unless the unsaid is spoken.” For better or worse, nothing in our lives will change unless we speak up about it. This quote reminds me how important it is to share the Gospel message.

Part of sharing the Gospel message for me, is sharing about Proclaim Ministries and asking for support. If you would like, please give to the ministry. It’s not about me, but about being able to create content that will help people connect faith and life.

Proverbs 3:5-6 is a Bible passage that has changed my life and I think it will do the same for you. Trust and faith are key components of this passage. It helps us focus on who God is and let go of self-reliance. Acknowledging God in all aspects of life, leads to a life of wisdom and direction.

God is faithful. He is steadfast. Even when we face challenges, we can rely on God. God is sovereign and omniscient. It requires letting go of control, but He directs and guides when we trust Him.

Let’s look at Proverbs 3:5-6 a little deeper:

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart” means to trust God with everything within us. How do you get to the place where you can trust the Lord with everything? You have to know Him. Reading the Bible is one way to know God more.

“Do not lean on your own understanding” means that we do not depend on ourselves apart from God. Our understanding is limited, but God is omniscient.

“In all your ways acknowledge him” means that in every situation you acknowledge who God is and what He says. You make Him known in all things.

“He will make straight your paths” God will direct us in the right way when we choose to trust in Him. We have to let go of control.

Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds me of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who refused to worship a golden statue despite facing life-threatening consequences. Even when faced with death, they trusted God with their whole heart. They acknowledged God and trusted Him for the results.

Obey God and trust Him for the results.