When you don't know what to do. Part 2

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways know him, and he will make your paths straight".  Prov 3:5-6. CSB

Let us examine this topic a little closer today. The Hebrew word for Trust means to lie down on

- to put your whole weight on something. For example, when we go to sleep, ordinarily we lie down on our bed because we believe it is strong enough to support us. So, when we trust Jesus for something, we are putting our whole weight on Him to take care of us and show us the way forward and what to do in any situation. In a way, He is our compass and instead of getting lost in the wilderness, we have our compass to take us to the correct point.

Verse 5, also says with our whole heart which means entirely without exception, therefore, God says, 'Trust Me completely and I will sustain you, you won't make it on your own understanding.' When we rely on God in all we do, He will make our paths straight..

Here are three questions by Tony Evans that you may find helpful:

(1)  Why is trust necessary to live according to God's kingdom agenda?

(2)  What are some of the crooked things in your life that need straightening out?

(3)  How do you currently plan to address these areas?

                                         

Basically, when we are faced with the fact that we have no idea what to do in any given situation, we need to remember that God does. However, be honest, do you stop and ask Him for direction, or do you dash ahead blindly hoping for the best? There are many times when we just have no idea what to do or, what we are doing is the right thing to do. This is where we need to consult Jesus. As I've said, if we were on a trek through a forest or desert and became lost, it would be helpful to have a compass to show us a point to concentrate on. Jesus acts as our compass and willingly points the way forward when we consult Him. 

Don't ever try to make it on your own

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If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. 

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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