The Promise of Guidance

Written by Gail Rodgers

“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.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)

January is a time when we look ahead and plan into a new year. Sometimes the way is exciting and clear. Other times it may be foggy and uncertain.

God’s word gives us sure footing as we stand on the threshold of a new day. Every single morning His call to us is to trust Him with our day. He will direct our paths one step at a time.

Today’s verses go on to encourage us not to be wise in our own eyes and to walk in ways pleasing to God. The promise of this kind of trust even aids our health as confidence in God will even reduce our stress.

Acknowledging Him in every step and every decision is a wise way to live.

Heavenly Father,

Today I want to declare my trust in You and in Your divine ability to guide my pathway. When I don’t know which way to turn I know You can direct me. Forgive me when I do my own best thinking about solutions and directions without acknowledging Your love for me and Your desire to direct me. Right now I do acknowledge that You alone know what is best. You alone can see around each blind corner and You alone can show me just what steps to take. Thank you for Your steadfast love and Your sure direction in my life. I love You, Lord and I pray this in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Question: What will you do this year to ensure that you bring every decision to God?

Are you confused and not sure what to do or where to turn?

Tags: Bible, Devotional, gail rodgers, God, guidance, January, Proverbs 3:5-6, Women

3 Responses to “The Promise of Guidance”

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cfast says:

January 14, 2013 at 10:53 am

Hi Judy,

I apologize for the time it has taken to respond to you. I checked and our systems say it is still sending daily devotionals to your email address. Have you checked your spam folder?

Candice
Patti says:

January 8, 2013 at 12:59 pm

Judy…I believe I get them daily. I could be wrong as I am not as faithful in reading them as I was several years ago. This was one that certainly touched my heart.
Judy Toenings says:

January 8, 2013 at 6:07 am

I really appreciate receiving these daily devotionals and used to receive on a regular basis. Recently, I only receive once every couple of weeks. Are they not sent on a daily basis as before?