The verse for today

As we navigate through life, it can be easy to feel lost and unsure about the future. We may have questions about why things happen the way they do and we may struggle to make sense of it all. However, the verse for today from Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV) reminds us that we don't have to have all the answers because God already does.

The verse says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."

This verse reminds us that when we trust in God and submit to His will, He will guide us and make our paths straight. It's a reminder that we don't have to figure everything out on our own, because God is always with us and will lead us in the right direction.

When we put our trust in God, it can be a freeing experience. We no longer have to carry the weight of the world on our shoulders because we know that God is in control. When we submit to His will, we are surrendering our own desires and ambitions, and allowing Him to guide us towards His plans for our lives. This can be a difficult thing to do, especially when we have our own ideas about what we want for our future. However, when we trust in God and submit to His will, we can have peace knowing that we are in good hands.

One of the key aspects of trusting in God and submitting to His will is having faith. Faith is believing in something even though you cannot see it. It's having the confidence that God will make our paths straight, even when we don't understand how He will do it. When we have faith, we can rest easy knowing that God is taking care of us and that everything will work out in the end.

It's important to note that trusting in God and submitting to His will doesn't mean that life will suddenly become easy. We will still face challenges and difficulties, but when we trust in God and submit to His will, we can have peace knowing that He is always with us and will see us through.

When we trust in God and submit to His will, we can have peace knowing that He is always with us and will guide us to where we need to be. We don't have to have all the answers, because God already does. So if you're feeling lost or unsure about something, take comfort in knowing that God is with you every step of the way. Trust Him with all your heart and submit to His will, and He will lead you to where you need to be.

Let us pray:

Heavenly Father, thank you for always being with us and guiding us, even when we don't understand what's going on. Help us to trust in you with all our hearts and submit to your will. We know that you will make our paths straight and lead us to where we need to be. In Jesus' name, amen.

May you be filled with His strength, His peace, and His joy today and always.

In Christ,

Pastor Ras