5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
This verse is part of a broader passage (Proverbs 3:1–12) in which Solomon urges his son to live a life rooted in God’s wisdom and instruction. It’s practical, personal, and deeply spiritual. Proverbs 3:5–6, in particular, form the heart of that teaching: how to live wisely and faithfully, even when life is uncertain or unclear.
How often do we try to figure everything out before we trust God? We plan, stress, analyze, and overthink—only to find ourselves overwhelmed. But this verse flips the script: Trust first, understand later. God isn’t asking you to stop thinking; He’s asking you to stop making your understanding the final word. Maybe you’re facing a decision, a setback, or a moment where life doesn’t make sense. Don’t try to carry it all with human strength. Let God carry the weight. Trust Him fully—not just when you agree or understand, but when you don’t. Your heart is safest in His hands, not in your own reasoning.So today, make this your quiet declaration: “God, I don’t know everything, but I trust the One who does.”
