Biweekly Devotional 3-24-2026
Published by Pastor Harry Zuraski in Biweekly Devotional · Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 · 1:45
Tags: Biweekly, Devotional
Tags: Biweekly, Devotional
Proverbs
3:5-6 (ESV)
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.
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.
As I spend
more time reading the book of Proverbs, I find myself appreciating its
straightforward wisdom. The teachings are clear and accessible, offering
guidance that is easy to understand. This leads to an important question: Where
do we place our trust, and in what do we put our faith? Often, we encounter
problems that seem unsolvable, situations that lack clear answers, and moments
when we are uncertain about which path to take. The challenge arises when we
attempt to navigate these difficulties relying solely on our own wisdom and
understanding. Our tendency to depend on ourselves can leave us feeling lost
and overwhelmed, unable to find solutions or direction.
Instead, what
we should be doing is seeking guidance from the source of all wisdom—God. By
inviting God’s spirit to lead us, we find that trusting and having faith in God
makes a significant difference. Reflecting on our lives, we can see moments
when things worked out the way they needed to, even when we were uncertain. In
those times, it was God who was guiding us along the path we were meant to
follow. Trust in God truly means believing that God’s spirit will lead us to
where we need to be. Looking back, there are many instances when I felt lost,
but now I recognize how God was leading me throughout my life. This is true for
everyone, if we take the time to acknowledge it. With each experience of
recognizing God’s guidance, it becomes easier to trust Him in the future. This
process is a learned skill, one that requires a lifetime of practice to fully
acquire.
