“12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in Him.

20 Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.”

— Ephesians 3:12, 20

“Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.”

— Proverbs 28:26

“5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.

6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”

— Proverbs 3:5-6

“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this.”

— Psalm 37:4-5

“The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.”

— Proverbs 16:9

Thoughts on Today’s Reading

Grace and mercy from Christ to you.

Seeking God’s guidance requires the wholehearted surrender and active faith. This means we commit ourselves in advance to trust God. We are ready to do God’s will. Whether we like it or not, we should resist the tendency to rely on our own understanding and instead see God‘s wisdom. We find His wisdom as we trust in the Lord with all the heart and He surely will guide us when we acknowledge Him in all our ways.

This whole hearted trust does not mean that we shouldn’t use our understanding, but that we should subordinate to God and His wisdom. This is where some of us go astray. We simply default to what appears logical to us, others default to what feels right. As God’s wisdom becomes clearer, let’s embrace it for to acknowledge Him in all our ways means to acknowledge Him as Lord and submit in the obedience of faith. When it doesn’t become clearer as quickly as we hope, let’s wait on God in a posture of active trust.