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“When Joseph saw them the next morning, he noticed that they both looked upset. ‘Why do you look so worried today?’ he a...
24/06/2025

“When Joseph saw them the next morning, he noticed that they both looked upset. ‘Why do you look so worried today?’ he asked them.”
Genesis 40:6-7 (NLT)

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Recently, some friends and I had the opportunity to visit the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. We struck up a conversation with one of the employees, just asking about his role there. The exchange quickly progressed to a deeper discussion about biblical history. He then surprised us by offering each of us a bookmark with our name written in Hebrew. We jumped at the chance.



One by one, he asked us our names and gave us the meaning as he translated them into Hebrew. We were blown away by how the meaning of our names connected to our lives in such tangible ways.



In the middle of a museum, we felt the sweet presence of the Holy Spirit surrounding us. It was a big, powerful moment that started with small talk.



I wondered how many people had walked by this kind employee without much thought. Or maybe they started talking to him but didn’t linger too long. Ironically, that’s how I usually am.



Small talk can feel insignificant. However, I’m learning that small talk doesn’t have to stay small. In fact, in our small talk, God may have some big moments hidden in disguise.



The Bible includes stories of people engaging in ordinary conversations that led to extraordinary results.



When Joseph (the colorful coat one) was in prison, he noticed two of his cellmates “looked upset. ‘Why do you look so worried today?’ he asked them” (Genesis 40:6-7).



Let’s be honest — how many times do we avoid asking someone that same question, fearing a lengthy response? Not only that, but Joseph had his own issues. He could have just said, “Get it together, guys!” and ended the conversation there.



But to make a long story short, Joseph’s small question led to a big answer: He was eventually released from prison and promoted to a palace. (To read the full story, see Genesis 40-41.)



Another example happened in Luke 24:13-34, when two of Jesus’ followers were walking to Emmaus after Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection. Jesus joined them on their journey, but they didn’t realize who He was! These travelers welcomed a “stranger” into their conversation. What if they had dismissed Jesus and kept talking among themselves? Instead, they had a 7-mile journey filled with rich conversation with the risen Messiah.



Don’t worry, my fellow introverts — I’m not saying we need to talk to every stranger we sit next to on a plane or each employee at a museum. But when we can, let’s lean in. You may be walking into a God-ordained conversation that could bless not only the other person but also you.



Dear Father, help me not to miss out on opportunities that may seem small in my eyes but are a big part of Your plan. May I be a true ambassador for You every chance I get. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”Matthe...
17/06/2025

let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16 (CSB)

It was a simple text message from a friend on a Tuesday morning in the gym parking lot: “I’m sitting in the doctor’s office waiting room, and God brought you to mind …”



The remainder of her message stunned me. It spoke directly to my situation and reminded me so poignantly of God’s promises I had forgotten. I had been holding back emotions for weeks, but now the dam broke, and tears streamed down my face.



I’d been living through a firestorm of one difficult thing after another. I’d been angry at God, pleading with Him to show up, begging Him to speak and provide, but was met with silence.



Until that text message lit up my phone — and it reminded me that God saw me, that He had not abandoned me and had been leading me all along.



It wasn't just a friend reaching out; it felt like the Holy Spirit personally spoke to her heart to send a message to me in a way I couldn't miss. And in doing so, she let her light shine.



Matthew 5:16 says, “Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” This is about so much more than random acts of kindness. It's an instruction from Jesus for us to make ourselves available, follow His promptings, and shine His light to those who need to hear from Him.



The way we show love to others matters far more than we will ever know. My friend did this for me. And we can do this too.



It could be writing a quick text, using your words to acknowledge the gifts you see in someone, or sending a meal on a hard day. Maybe it looks like sharing a devotion like this one with someone who needs encouragement. Even the simplest gesture can be the breakthrough someone’s been desperate for.



As the CEO of Proverbs 31 Ministries, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard “the devotion today was exactly what God wanted me to hear” or “Proverbs 31 Ministries was a lifeline to God in my darkest season.” I’m so grateful God has used our efforts to shine His light and show His love to people in their hardest moments. We want to be the “text message” that brings back hope for someone who feels like they have none. Maybe you have your own story of how Proverbs 31 Ministries has done this for you.



We want to keep showing up for you, your family and your friends with free biblical resources, but we can’t do it without your financial support. We’re in the middle of our midyear financial campaign to raise $750,000 and want to invite you to show up for us like we’ve shown up for you. A gift of any size matters. It would mean so much to us if you chose to show the love of God through your generosity today. You can give here.



Lord, thank You for choosing to use us as Good News messengers. May we obey Your promptings to love others so the world may see Your goodness and glorify You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

“In him you also were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvatio...
14/06/2025

“In him you also were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and when you believed. The Holy Spirit is the down payment of our inheritance, until the redemption of the possession, to the praise of his glory.“
Ephesians 1:13-14 (CSB)

In my 8-year-old daughter’s world, the pinky promise is the most binding of all promises.



Each week, she demands that her brothers make this irrevocable agreement. Usually, the promise involves them playing a game of her choice by a certain time.



But a significant age difference between my daughter and her brothers often causes them to butt heads when picking activities to do together. My sons are teenagers, and their promise doesn’t always work out as their sister plans. They will stretch out the agreement several days instead of meeting the specified time frame. Or the terms become muddled.



As I’ve thought about my daughter’s desire for a guarantee, I’ve realized it isn’t unique. It is human. When I took a step of faith in a new career endeavor, my heart ached for similar assurance. I wished for writing on the wall to affirm the future would be good.



Perhaps you’ve been there too?



While my daughter’s pinky promises may seem self-centered at first, the deeper desire is not. She wants to be with her brothers.



Here’s what blows my mind: Each promise God has made in the Bible, from Genesis through Revelation, is motivated by one desire — His longing to be with you and me.



Even the law given through Moses pointed God’s people to their need for a Savior. Jesus fulfilled that need. And thanks to Jesus, we have a promise better than a thousand pinky promises. When we trust Him with all our hearts, declaring Christ is our Lord, we are adopted as His children through the gift of the Holy Spirit, sealed as His own.



The Apostle Paul tells us what this seal means for us:



“In him you also were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and when you believed. The Holy Spirit is the down payment of our inheritance, until the redemption of the possession, to the praise of his glory” (Ephesians 1:13-14).



I used to think this promise was only about eternity, but then I saw the assurance it gives me for today. The Holy Spirit gives me direction for today because He is my Guide. He gives me peace for today because His presence, God’s presence, never leaves.



When we long for assurance about tomorrow, we can know that God is there, and He is good. Friend, if you’re longing for certainty about what lies ahead, know this one thing will never change: When He sealed you with His Spirit, it was for keeps. You are forever His daughter!



God, thank You that the promises You give in Your Word aren’t just about eternity. They are assurances for today. When we long for a guarantee, may we remember Your Spirit dwelling in each of us who calls You Lord. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.”Job 1:21b (ESV)The toilet is backed up. Aga...
13/06/2025

The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.”
Job 1:21b (ESV)

The toilet is backed up. Again. It’s happened often enough now that I know all the usual tricks will do no good.



Once more, I call a plumber for a quick fix. The total at the bottom of the invoice shocks me every time.



In February 2021, I’m in even bigger trouble. The Great Texas Freeze happens, a weather disaster that cripples the whole state and all of my plumbing. For a while I have no running water at all. And then suddenly I have too much — running in all the wrong places.



It’s beyond repair.



But a broken toilet is not the worst thing that can happen to a person. I know this because at other points in my life, I’ve imagined sitting in the ashes with Job after he’d lost everything, wondering what had become of his life, his efforts and his God.



I can almost hear Job whisper, “The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD” (Job 1:21b).



Three of Job’s close friends, who first wept with him and grieved his losses, later had plenty to say about the state of his life:



Your suffering is your fault.
You need to repent of being evil and try harder to be good.
You’re beyond repair.



God strongly rebuked these men. They failed to speak the truth about Job, for God Himself had said, “There is none like [Job] on the earth, a blameless and upright man, who fears God and turns away from evil” (Job 1:8, ESV).



Worse, Job’s friends spoke untruths about God. The Lord demanded their repentance for perpetuating lies.



And what is the truth? The Lord revealed it to Job and his friends in Job 38-41: God is unfathomable. And at the bottom of those unfathomable depths, He is love.



Picture this: After the freeze ends, the plumbing crew restores my old pipes. After hours of work, they finally turn on the water … and it flows freely.



Everything begins to work as it should. I can feel my stress flow away. I wash dishes and clothes, take showers without incident. I stop thinking twice about inviting guests into my home.



And while it cost me something (a lot of something), it’s worth every penny.



Friend, who is telling you that you’re beyond repair? Are you starting to doubt the goodness of God because of the lies you’re believing? You are not beyond repair. In fact, God has a good plan of restoration for you.



Living with “broken plumbing” is not the only option available to us, despite what it may seem. “All things new” is our story with God (Revelation 21:5, ESV). In partnering with Him through Scripture and Spirit, we will be transformed into the fullness of God’s desires for us.



Lord, help me to set aside the voice of condemnation when I feel beyond repair. Show me the Truth of who You are and the abundant love You have for me, even when I’m struggling. Transform me through the power of Your Spirit. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

“I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and ha...
10/06/2025

“I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.”
John 17:23 (NIV)

Editor’s Note: Today’s devotion is part of our Holy Week series! Journey with us as we experience the power of Jesus’ love, remember His sacrifice, and walk in the victory of His resurrection. We pray this series prepares your heart for the joy of Easter. Subscribe now.



In John 17, we find the last words Jesus shared at His final meal with His disciples on Thursday during Holy Week.



Even though I treasure reading about the last moments of Jesus’ earthly life with His friends, at the same time, my heart aches. He knew all that was about to happen to Him. Within hours of this last time together, He knew:



One of His friends would betray Him …
The others would not stand with Him …
He would soon endure extreme brutality all alone …



And yet, somehow, He was focused enough to stay very present in this moment instead of living in dread of the horrific moments to come.

It astounds me how present and giving Jesus was during the Last Supper. Jesus and the disciples ate, drank and talked together. He washed their feet. He watched Judas walk out the door.



Then He prayed. For Himself, for the disciples … and for you and me.

The fact that Jesus thought of and prayed for us in these final hours also astounds me. I need to read what He prayed. But even more importantly, I need to live what He prayed: “that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me” (John 17:23).



Of all the many things He could have prayed for us, it was unity and love.



This feels a bit complicated in our world that is divided on issues where many have loud opinions, express strong objections, and feel very justified in getting offended by almost anything.



I get it. There’s a lot of wrong that should be addressed, justice that should be defended, and evil that should be stopped. There’s also so much we don’t understand or have answers for.



But when I reflect on Jesus’ words at the Last Supper, I wonder if there’s a more unified way we, as Christians, are supposed to be doing this. We have an enemy, but it’s not each other. In light of Jesus’ last prayer for us before He went to the cross, I wonder if we all need to remember this: While we can be divided in our opinions, we can be a little more united in our compassion for one another.



After all, so much of what shapes the opinions and objections we express comes from some deep pain we’ve felt or walked through with someone we love. Hurt shapes us for better or worse.



Jesus knew this. He had all the answers, and yet He still wept (John 11:35). Maybe that’s why He prayed for unity. Maybe it’s not the kind of unity where we all agree about everything but where, in the middle of disagreements, we can remember we are all carriers of pain and sorrow. Even if we don’t see eye to eye, surely we are so very alike in what makes us cry.



Even if we are completely divided on some opinions and ideas, we can remember we’re so very united in our tears and our love for Jesus. And in that shared commonality, believers show the world that with Jesus, unity and peace are possible.



You see, when there is that kind of unity between us, the world looks a lot more beautiful around us. And others will know by our unity and love that Jesus was sent by God to redeem the world.



Today, may we each choose to embrace a God-honoring unity and love in our lives. We honor Him most when we live His prayer.



Father God, You long for me to receive and live out the love of Jesus. For me to walk in unity and love. Help me tear down barriers of judgment and hatred. Help me hold to Your Truth and walk in Your grace while sincerely loving others. Through Your healing, help me to connect with others, human to human, no matter where I may be on my journey. May my heart be softened and my life be changed by Your call to unity and love. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

The angel told him, ‘Get up and eat.’”1 Kings 19:5c (CSB)Sitting on my bed with tears streaking down my face, I remember...
09/06/2025

The angel told him, ‘Get up and eat.’”
1 Kings 19:5c (CSB)

Sitting on my bed with tears streaking down my face, I remember feeling tired, emotionally and spiritually spent. My husband sat in front of me, looking concerned.



“I think I’m depressed,” I said.



For so long, I had been holding those words — carrying the weight of them. I couldn’t help but feel like a failure. This wasn’t my first bout with depression. I had struggled postpartum. Feelings of anxiety and sadness weren’t new to me, but I thought I had overcome them.



Although saying those words brought relief, I also felt overwhelmed with the feeling that I would have to do something about it. I would have to work hard to be happy and rested again.



The prophet Elijah knew about fatigue and despair. In one of the most unbelievable experiences in Scripture, he faced off against 450 of Baal’s prophets at Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18). Fire fell from heaven, and the people watching fell face down, realizing that the God of Elijah was the one true God. This was a great spiritual victory! But soon after, Elijah ran for his life because the murderous King Ahab and Queen Jezebel were out to get him.



In our key verse, Elijah was on the run and exhausted, alone in the wilderness. Thankfully, God brought comfort:



“Suddenly, an angel touched him. The angel told him, ‘Get up and eat.’ Then he looked, and there at his head was a loaf of bread baked over hot stones, and a jug of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again” (1 Kings 19:5b-6, CSB).



The voice in my head as I read this is that of a loving parent nursing a child back to health. And all Elijah had to do in response was willingly receive nourishment and rest. He didn’t have to muster up his energy to keep going. He didn’t have to prove that he was still faithful. He simply had to receive and rest.



Sometimes the holiest thing you can do is eat a snack and take a nap.



One of the ways my Abuelita Carmen says “I love you” is by serving up a hot plate of gallo pinto (Nicaraguan red beans and rice) and tortillas. There is nothing fancy about this meal, but it’s delicious and nourishing. I lived with Abuelita from the time I was a child until I got married. Through the years and all the ups and downs, gallo pinto was always on the stove, a comforting reminder of her love.



I imagine that when Elijah saw the warm bread and refreshing water God provided for him, it made him feel loved as well.



Reading the story of Elijah and God’s comfort in the wilderness helps us to see that God calls us to rest too. He wants to be our comfort, bringing nourishment and respite when we need it most.



Heavenly Father, You are the God who brings comfort, rest, nourishment, and grace in the midst of our wilderness seasons. Help us to receive Your love, especially in moments of despair and exhaustion. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

“For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the ...
06/06/2025

“For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him.”
Matthew 21:32 (NIV)

Editor’s Note: Today’s devotion is part of our Holy Week series! Journey with us as we experience the power of Jesus’ love, remember His sacrifice, and walk in the victory of His resurrection. We pray this series prepares your heart for the joy of Easter. Subscribe now.



Sometimes I wonder … Would I recognize the way of righteousness, Jesus Himself, if He walked among us today? Or would I lean on my own understanding and miss Him as the religious elite, the Pharisees, did long ago?



“Jesus said to them, ‘Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you. For John [the Baptist] came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him’” (Matthew 21:31c-32, NIV).



Surely Jesus had to be kidding, right? Tax collectors and prostitutes entering the Kingdom of God ahead of the Pharisees?



The lowliest outcasts of society could never rival those who prided themselves in their rigid following of pious tradition and God’s laws. Everyone knew it. The outcasts knew it. But perhaps that was the difference — in their lowly state, they knew they needed a Savior. And they were the first to recognize Him when Jesus came along.



I hate to admit it, but I can easily become like the Pharisees. I can look down with judgment even on other Christians and think my sin isn’t as bad (or as obvious). I can puff myself up with the knowledge of God and miss the very movements of His Kingdom all around me. I can fool myself into thinking I have it all together and miss “the way of righteousness” (Matthew 21:32) — the gospel that says I am saved by grace through faith, not because of any righteousness I can muster up on my own (Ephesians 2:8-9).



Praise be to God that even when we think we have it all figured out on our own, God gently (though sometimes jarringly!) reminds us of our need for Him. He speaks through His Word, through His Spirit, through our circumstances, through the gracious and truthful words of friends in Christ. God loves us too much to allow us to continue on our paths of self-righteousness or to let us miss out on His Kingdom.



As we walk through the events of Holy Week and approach Easter Sunday, may we be reminded of our lowly state and need for a Savior. May our hearts be postured to celebrate the good news that Jesus Christ defeated death when He went to the cross and rose from the grave — all so we may experience new life in Him.



God, we confess the ways we can be like the Pharisees and believe we have it all figured out on our own. Keep our eyes open to the way of righteousness found in Christ alone. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.”1...
04/06/2025

“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.”
1 John 4:16 (NIV)

A couple of years ago, the team at Proverbs 31 Ministries was brainstorming a new T-shirt concept. Once it was designed, printed and delivered, it was time to photograph the T-shirt for the bookstore. And I volunteered.



I’m not usually the one who raises her hand and says, “I’ll volunteer to model that shirt!” Nope. Modeling is not my thing. But this shirt featured words that felt so personal to me: “known and loved.”



“Known and loved” had been an anthem drumming in the background during some really hard days when I wondered if I’d survive my circumstances. And I knew a picture of me wearing this truth would be a good way to declare what I desperately wanted to feel.



Because instead of feeling known and loved, I felt forgotten and tossed aside. I needed a reminder to turn to God, open up His Word, and listen to praise songs. When I did those things, I could hear the anthem of God’s voice rising above the chaos: Lysa, you are known and so very loved by Me. Trust Me. Turn to Me. Hold on to Me. God held me when I could barely hang on, and He reminded me what was true when I was tempted to forget.



I survived. And so will you. What’s happened to you hasn’t changed who you are.



I don’t know who in your life has told you that you are anything less than the most glorious creation of the almighty God. I don’t know who has spoken words over you and about you that have stripped you bare and broken your heart. But I do know any statements spoken to you that come against the truth must be called a lie.



God’s Word is the Truth. And His Truth says you are a holy and dearly loved child of your heavenly Father.



You are wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14).
You are a treasure (1 Peter 2:9).
You are beautiful (1 Peter 3:4).
You are fully known by Him and lavishly loved by Him (Psalm 139:1-4).
You are chosen (Ephesians 1:11).
You are special (Ephesians 2:10).
You are full of purpose (Romans 8:28).
You are set apart (2 Timothy 2:21).



Even if you don’t always feel like these things are true. Even if you don’t feel known or understood. Our feelings aren’t always an accurate assessment of what’s true. Cling to the words of our key verse today: “And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them” (1 John 4:16). Release the lies you’ve believed that make you feel less than who you are, and set your mind and heart on God's Truth.



Oh, sweet sister, we must remember God’s words. Repeat God’s words. Believe God’s words with our whole hearts.



Jesus, thank You for the Truth-filled words of Scripture that are always there to remind me who I am. When my insecurities rise up or hurtful comments from others threaten to disrupt the Truth in me, help me believe I am known and loved. Cared for and prayed for. Chosen and cherished. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

By day the LORD went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to g...
03/06/2025

By day the LORD went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night.”
Exodus 13:21 (NIV)

Sometimes I wish we had a touch of Old Testament drama in today’s world. Hungry and angry? Look down and find bread from heaven (Exodus 16). Stuck in traffic? Look ahead and find cars parting like the Red Sea (Exodus 14), with one open lane in the middle just for you.



(Hold the swarms of bugs and getting swallowed by a whale, please.)



But instead of seeing miracles, my heart feels heavy with confusion today. Every area of my life begs the same question: Where am I going?



Jobs. Relationships. Friendships. Projects. Health. In my mind’s wandering, I crave clarity. I’m talking about blinking-neon-light, tell-me-what-to-do, Old-Testament-signs-and-wonders clarity.



I’m sure the Israelites also had questions when they fled Egypt for the promised land — especially when they ended up taking the not-so-scenic route for 40 years. In all their wandering, they had to ask: Are we going in the right direction?



But God provided a clear sign: “By day the LORD went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night” (Exodus 13:21).



Our relational God never left His people’s side. He revealed Himself to His people 24/7, day and night. But my favorite thing about this passage? The way God guided them with a tower of light was not just a sign for His people in that moment but a sign of the Light who was coming for all people.



The Light of the world is Jesus (John 8:12).



He is our 24/7, day-and-night constant. Always before us, guiding us, directing us and lighting our path in the darkness.



We may crave bold signs like pillars in the sky, but God has given us the greater wonder of relationship with Light Himself. The light of Christ not only guides us but abides in us. We don’t need to demand Old Testament signs because we have our New Testament promise: Jesus.



Through our relationship with Jesus, God is still in the business of using signs, miracles and wonders to light the way for His children. He points us in the right direction as the Holy Spirit whispers in our souls, and He also speaks to and through us in community — His people are His hands and feet.



Maybe it’s insight you receive from God during your quiet time, or maybe it’s an encouraging text from a friend on a hard day. Maybe it’s flipping to the right Bible verse at the right time or soaking in a sunset God created.



It may be less dramatic than the pillar of fire in the desert, but it’s just as powerful. That’s a promise.



Jesus, may my heart be guided by You — the Light of the world. You are not only before me but abiding within me, always ready to guide me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he wil...
02/06/2025

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

“I don’t know why, but I think I need to turn this job down,” my husband said. “I don’t have a good feeling about it.”



I nodded and relaxed my shoulders. Weeks of travel, interviews and waiting culminated in this conversation. As my husband searched for a job, we prayed for wisdom and clear direction. We wanted to honor God with our decision, and now we had some guidance, though it didn't seem like much: little more than an uneasy feeling and a lack of peace about moving forward. While my husband’s admission brought some relief, I still yearned for a clear sign outlining our next steps.



Have you ever been there? You encounter a major decision that will change the trajectory of your family’s life, and you want nothing more than to make the right choice. You weigh the pros and cons and look at the information you have, but the data on paper doesn’t match God's prompting in your heart.



In today’s key Bible verses, the writer made a key distinction: God’s understanding and wisdom differ from ours. In fact, we’re advised not to rely on our own understanding but to trust completely in God’s divine guidance.



“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6).



King Solomon, who wrote most of Proverbs, was regarded as the wisest man on earth during his reign. People traveled from around the world to seek his counsel (1 Kings 4:30-31). And yet here he acknowledged that true wisdom does not come from knowledge or power. It comes from God alone.



So how do we obtain this wisdom and direction? By submitting to Him — not just in the areas where we think we need Him but in everything.



If we want to receive God’s guidance, our thirst for Him must be greater than our thirst for answers. When we come to Him with a humble heart open to receive His leading, He responds.



Even though my husband and I didn’t have certainty about what would happen on the other side of our decision, we had peace from God. Despite the employer’s promises of advancement, we suspected this path would also lead to constant unrest, and we knew God wouldn’t lead us in that direction. My husband turned down the offer, and God confirmed our choice months later.



Friend, if you’re facing a major life decision and don’t know how to proceed, submit your plans to God. Follow His Word and His gentle promptings in your heart. He will not lead you astray.



God, thank You for not leaving us to make decisions on our own. You are a gracious God who leads us with Your loving eye on us and who is more than willing to give us wisdom when we ask. When we don’t know which way to go, draw us to You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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