“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

How many times have we found ourselves in a quandary, trying to figure out what is the way forward? I have faced it in relationships with people dear to me and in those seasons when the next steps in my life are far from clear.

The path forward can become obscured for many reasons. It could be that it is simply not the right time, and we find ourselves in the place of waiting. There are times where fear can act as a hinderance as to what is the next right thing. I have faced situations where the way forward seemed so clear until I heard something from a trusted person and their words stopped me right in my tracks.

I have often found as I slow down, pick up my journal and favorite pen, that God has helped me see things more clearly, perhaps in my life or in the lives of those who are causing me confusion.

Asking the right questions is very helpful.

1. God, am I taking the wrong fork in the road?

2. Are You asking me to wait?

3. Is there someone You want me to talk to?

I love the advice in Proverbs 3:5-6.

1. Trust in the Lord - believe Him, depend on Him

2. With all your heart – not just a little bit or even most of your heart, but fully. I find I am best able to do that as I practice giving over my dilemma and say thank You Father for hearing me. Thank you that You will show me the way.

3. Do not lean on your own understanding – None of us ever see the full picture. God does. He knows the details we are not privy to. He knows the plans He has for us for the days to come and He understands people like we never will.

4. In ALL your ways acknowledge Him – We must make certain that there is no part of our life that is godless. Even when we are fearful, confused, angry, frustrated. Acknowledging His presence in times of uncertainty is not only comforting but helpful in determining the next step. Know this, He is with you whether or not you feel it.

5. He will direct your paths - I love that there is not an age limit on this promise. It applies all the days of our life. He promises to direct our paths, and we need to believe Him and wait for Him to show us the way forward.

Dear Father,

Thank you for Your word which truly serves as a lamp to my feet. Where my faith is small today, in certain areas, I ask that You would increase it. Where wisdom and patience are in short supply, I ask that You would give me all that is needed. Show me the way forward. Thank you.

In Jesus Name,

Amen