Today's Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6

Wednesday, October 12, 1966

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

When things are tough, I find it easy to call on God and lean on his mercy and grace. He's my ripcord Savior. But I must confess, when I'm reveling in his blessings and things are going well, I am so much like the Israelites and forget to acknowledge that all the blessings I have and all the opportunities I have received come because of his grace. In my joy and success, I need to learn to acknowledge him and not trust on my own wisdom and strength when things appear to be going well!

My Prayer...

Gracious Father, every good thing I have in my life has come because of you. The family I have been blessed with, the protection I have received, the values that I hold, the successes I have enjoyed, the hope I have, the salvation I have received, and the future I anticipate are all mine because of your grace and not my goodness. Thank you! Thank you! In the name of Jesus I thank you more! Amen.

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

22 Related Resources by Heartlight

Illustration

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

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Wednesday, October 12, 1966

A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth."
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, Help us have the attitude of Paul, who could rejoice in suffering for the sake of your body, the church, seeing his own suffering as an...."
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes; all he expected from his power comes to nothing."
A daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.
"My liberty as a Christian should always be supremely shackled by the love I am commanded to have towards another."

About This Devotional

Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.