“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
This is one of the earliest scriptures I remember memorizing. It has been a life verse for certain. Learning to trust God is personal. I admit it didn’t come easy when so many people in my life had broken my trust and caused harm to me. So how could I trust Him?
I remember sitting in my first real extended time of prayer. I shallowly worked through the required areas and then found myself with several hours left. In quiet reflection God began to reveal to me that while I had faith in Him and the things He could do, I did not trust Him. At first I fought the notion, I had been a Christian for decades at the time. Trust in the Lord was my life verse, how could I not trust Him?
I had faith that He could do things, but I didn’t trust He would do them for me. I somehow thought it was God’s responsibility to not allow those bad things to happen to me. He showed me that was trusting my own understanding of what “should be”.
When I stopped and acknowledged “but God” in each of the situations, I was able to see His hand. I could see how Je took the bad caused by others and used it. He used it to grow me, teach me, and prepare me for other purposes He designed for me.
I can now acknowledge Him in all ways.He didn’t cause the breaches of trust, sin did; He did use them though. He has directed my paths. When I follow His directions they have always led me to a deeper more fulfilling walk with Him.
I realize the loops and turns have been of my own making. I am grateful He has never lost track of me, despite my poor decisions!
Prayer – Lord, I praise You that You created each person with a plan and purpose and that when we put our trust in You, You will guide us to fulfill that purpose. I admit ai often don’t understand Your ways. I do acknowledge that You have always been there for me. Help me to lead others in Your ways.
Restoring Voice 
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