Dear Heavenly Father,
You gave us an astounding piece of instruction and wisdom in Proverbs 3:5(NLT). This verse tells us, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.” Many of us are familiar with this verse, yet we still depend on our own understanding. As soon as we hit a snag in life, we take matters into our own hands and try to figure them out ourselves. Then, when our way doesn’t work, sometimes we moan and complain to You, asking why didn’t You help us. You are such a merciful Heavenly Father, and You will always get us out of a jam, but You will also teach us to be humbled in the process.
Jesus Christ told us in John 16:33 that the road wouldn’t be easy, and that sometimes we will experience trouble and tribulations. There may be things we face in life that we don’t understand. You tell us in Proverbs 3:6 to seek Your Will in all that we do, and You will show us which path to take. As believers, our victory will forever be in Christ. Outside of Christ we have defeat after defeat, but Romans 8:37 declares that we are more than conquerors as we stand with a Christ-kind-of-faith and walk by His example. Thank You, Heavenly Father, that through Christ, You have shown us the right path.
In Proverbs 3:7(NLT), You warn us, “Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the LORD and turn away from evil.” Father God, we should be seeking Your leadership and guidance in every aspect of life. You are concerned with every detail of our existences, and You want us to come to You about all our decisions and choices, no matter how small or big they may be.
You’ve marked out a path for our feet, and ordered our steps according to Your Word. Ephesians 1:4 tells us that You loved and chose us in Christ even before You made the world. We have a purpose and a calling in this life, and You are the One that has given it to us. Thank You, Heavenly Father, for helping us to walk the path that You’ve laid before us. Help us to be humble so that we can be guided through Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Thank You for helping us to be a blessing to Your Kingdom, and let Your Will be done on earth as it is in heaven. In the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.
“You Have Shown Us the Right Path”, written by K. Lizzie, edited by Reverend Fran Mack for Sundie Morning Sistas ©2018. All rights reserved. All done to the glory of God through Jesus Christ, our Lord! SMS is dedicated to inspiring and encouraging Christian Women through the Word of God.