Trust and Obey

                                               When The Door Slams

Trust in the Lost with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding; 
in all your ways acknowledge Him, 
and he will make your paths straight. 
                                                           Proverbs 3:5-6

       Proverbs 3:5-6 became my spiritual compass. Whenever I faced a difficult decision, I always turned to it for assurance. God etched its simple but profound truth in my mind and heart. it continues to be a signpost along life's road, ever pointing me to the bottom line for all decisions: trust and obey God. It is an eternal combination that always makes one a winner.

       Thank about this: Because God is trustworthy. He is dependable. He is sovereignly working everything together for his glory and our good.

        His wisdom is given to those who look to him, lean on him, rely on him. The more we depend on our Father for instruction, strength, hope, and guidance, the more abundantly he confers on us his divine wisdom.

       We cannot receive wisdom from God apart from a relationship with him. God is not interested in teaching his ways to those who have no desire to please him or follow him. He express compassion, however, to teach men and woman who are bold enough to believe his promises and carry out his commands.

       Trusting in the Lord means that we place our present and future circumstances in his hands, confident in his ability to orchestrate people and events to achieve his will. This wholehearted trust brings a secure peace of mind and contentment. Putting our full emotional and volitional weight on faithfulness of God activates his promises.

       Listen to this:  There is one catch, however. We must first admit our inadequacy: "Lean not on your own understanding." This is where many Christians falter. God has given us talents and skills. However, they are maximized for eternity when you trust him to direct and use them for his plans. Then the question is, When the door slams, Will you lean on your own understanding or depend on God?

Prayer: O Heavenly Father, keep me ever so mindful of my inadequacy, my-short-comings and your     sufficiency. Continue to assure me that to lean on you is not a sign of weakness but of wisdom. I want to always to remember the wise choice-the decision that never fails to bring the richest rewards, through the power of the Holy Spirit in Jesus name.