God's Guidance

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.  In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths"  -- Proverbs 3:5-6

Proverbs 3:5-6 makes this promise to us:  If you acknowledge God's sovereignty over every aspect of your life, He will guide your path.  And, as you prayerfully consider the path that God intends for you to take, here are things you should do:  You should study His Word and be ever watchful for His signs.  You should associate with fellow believers who will encourage your spiritual growth.  You should listen carefully to that inner voice that speaks to you in the quiet moments of your daily devotionals. And you should be patient.  Your Heavenly Father may not always reveal Himself as quickly as you would like, but rest assured that God intends to use you in wonderful, unexpected ways.  Your challenge is to watch, to listen, to learn ... and to follow.

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"No journey is complete that does not lead through some dark valleys.  We can properly comfort others with the comfort we ourselves have been given by God"

-- Vance Havner

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Lord, when we are troubled, You comfort us.  When we are discouraged, You lift us up.  Whatever our circumstances, Lord, we will trust Your plan for our lives. And, when our family and friends are troubled, we will remind them of Your love, Your wisdom, and Your grace.