“Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will direct your paths. Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the LORD and turn your back on evil. Then you will gain renewed health and vitality.” Proverbs 3:5-8 (NLT)
The skier failed to negotiate a curve in the trail and crashed into a tree. He was carried from the slopes with bruises, lacerations, and some broken bones. A few days later, he left the hospital on crutches. While it took him several weeks to recuperate, he quickly discovered using crutches was strenuous and painful.
This is an excellent example of what happens when we rely upon our own understanding. Life is the ski trail. Just when we think everything is under control, a curve appears that we can’t negotiate successfully alone. The results? Bruised, broken and scarred lives. Our understanding is the crutch. Human analysis and ingenuity can drain us both physically and spiritually. Everyday will seem like a steeper hill or staircase. The next step is to panic in fear as our frenzy for understanding increases. The situation becomes ripe for pills and psychiatry.
Such a path is free from peace. It produces only exhaustion and depression. If we let it, it will drive us nuts. Decide to trust in the Lord, despite the circumstances, despite our comprehension, and despite the curves of life. Trust in the Lord! It works.
Dear Father, I praise you for your knowledge of all things. You know what my day and life will be like before I get up in the morning. And you’ll be looking after me even after I lay down to sleep at night. Thank you for your care and consideration of me. Forgive me for my feeble attempts to direct my own affairs without your wisdom. O, Lord, increase my faith so that I my heart will totally trust in your control. I pray this prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN
Let us praise God for his sovereign control and trust him completely,
Pastor Smith