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Trust the Lord (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Scripture of the Day: Proverbs 3:5-6

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.

Do you ever wonder where on earth you are heading? Do the paths you travel seem to make sense? Are you lost?

If the answer to any of those questions is yes, I would ask you another question. How are you trying to get where you are going? Are you trying to make you own way or are you trusting God to lead you?

The best way to let God lead your life (including major decisions) is to trust him - even when what you think He wants doesn't make sense, seems counter-intuitive, or goes against what the "world" is telling you that you need. 

I am becoming all about practical application and encourage you to do the same! Look at your life this morning...what is God asking (or telling) you that you should do (or not do)? I am amused myself because I have been contemplating yet again getting a part time job. It makes financial sense and we may be at a point where it is feasible. BUT I have not felt God calling me to look into this and through the verse today am feeling the opposite. God hasn't told me to look for a job. So even though it is hard in all sorts of ways, we will continue on as we are! We will trust in the Lord and in doing so, he will make the path he has intended for us straight. 

Here is more word on the practical application side...do you wonder how to find out God's will for you? If so, here are four steps! 1) pray. 2) read the bible (my pastor said something great this weekend - if you don't know where to begin and are having life issues, start with the Psalms. If you are having spiritual issues/questions, start with the Book of John in the New Testament) 3) Talk with spiritual mentors (those people you trust to hold you accountable) 4) look at your circumstances. Circumstances should be LAST in terms of weight, although it is very easy to put them first!

And on that note I will leave you today! I pray that today you all start trusting the Lord with more of your life! 

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