By Andrew Williams
“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)
Good morning fellow disciples.
As followers of Christ, we are called to a lifelong journey of seeking and submitting to God’s will. This is not always an easy or straightforward task, as our own desires and agendas can often cloud our ability to clearly discern the path that the Lord has for us. Yet, when we choose to intentionally seek God’s will, we open ourselves up to the profound blessings and guidance that come from aligning our lives with His perfect plan.
Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us that true wisdom and direction is found not in our own understanding, but in our willingness to trust in the Lord and acknowledge Him in all our ways. This requires us to humbly surrender our own will and agenda, recognizing that God’s ways are infinitely higher and more perfect than our own. As we make the choice to align our desires with His, we can be confident that He will guide our steps and make our paths straight.
God speaks to us in a variety of ways as we seek to discern His will. Through the study of His Word, we gain invaluable insights into His character, His promises, and His purposes for our lives (2 Timothy 3:16-17). He also often uses the counsel of godly mentors and the circumstances we encounter to confirm and clarify the direction He would have us take (Proverbs 15:22, James 1:5). The key is to approach each of these avenues with a posture of humility and openness, trusting that the Holy Spirit will illuminate the path forward.
Ephesians 5:15-17 exhorts us to be careful how we live, not as unwise but as wise, “making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” This requires us to be diligent and intentional in our pursuit of God’s will, taking the time to prayerfully consider our choices and decisions. As we grow in our ability to discern the Lord’s leading, the next step is to choose to obey, even when it may be difficult or uncomfortable. Obedience to God’s will is the doorway to the blessings, purpose, and eternal impact He has in store for us.
Choosing to seek God’s will is a daily decision that requires faith, discipline, and a willingness to surrender our own agendas. Yet, as we faithfully walk this path, we discover the profound joy and fulfillment that comes from aligning our lives with the perfect plan of our Heavenly Father. May we be a people who are marked by our unwavering commitment to seeking and obeying God’s will, that we may experience the fullness of life He intends for us.
Prayer: Gracious Heavenly Father, I confess that too often, I have relied on my own understanding and leaned on my own desires, rather than seeking Your perfect will for my life. Forgive me for the times when I have failed to trust in Your guidance and have chosen to go my own way. Help me to cultivate a heart that is fully surrendered to You, that I may acknowledge You in all my ways and rely on Your divine wisdom and direction.
Give me the discernment to clearly perceive Your leading through the study of Your Word, the counsel of godly mentors, and the circumstances I face. Grant me the courage and obedience to follow wherever You may lead, even when the path is difficult or uncomfortable. May my life be a testimony to the blessings that come from aligning my will with Yours. Amen.