PRAYER AND REFLECTION:

Father,

Thank you for the promise of Proverbs 3:5-6. It tells us that you will make our paths straight—that you will show us what to do or guide us in a decision.

But we have to trust in you instead of trusting in our own way of doing things or in our abilities and experience. And we have to submit to you. That means we have to give up control over the issue that we are bringing to you.

We confess that this is often hard for us to do. We like to be in control. We like to think that our abilities and experience enable us to do good work. But then we realize that everything that we have ever accomplished is because you have planned it. We are so grateful that you have a plan for us; and it is far better than any plan we would have.

Please forgive us and remind us every day to bring everything to you.

Amen

Written by Chris McPike WATCH

The Lamb By The Bible Project &

In Christ Alone

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