Our scripture this morning is Proverbs 3:5-8.
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 not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.
Verse 5 of this passage is my life verse, but the verses that follow expand that truth. I have a problem sometimes thinking I am wiser than I am and working through my own limited understanding when I should be giving it up to the Lord. I’m probably not alone in this.
God wants to be part of everything we go through. He made us to be in relationship with Him and each other. When we try to do it alone, we miss out on the loving support He offers and the strength only He can provide for us.
We can never be truly successful or satisfied without God in our lives. However, we must consciously make that choice. Our Heavenly Father waits for us to choose Him in love as He first chose us.
Loving Lord, we are grateful for Your wisdom and strength to guide and protect us. May we be faithful in sharing the love we have found in You with everyone. Amen.
