There are moments in life when nothing makes sense. Plans unravel, expectations go unmet, and clarity seems distant. In those moments, God doesn’t offer an explanation—He offers Himself. Wisdom calls us not to figure everything out, but to trust the One who already has.

Proverbs 3:5–6 (NLT)
“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 show you which path to take.”

Reflection
These verses are familiar to many, but familiarity doesn’t make them easy. Trusting with all your heart means letting go of what you think you know. It means surrendering not just your actions, but your motives, your expectations, and your outcomes.

Solomon isn’t telling us to stop thinking—he’s inviting us to let God’s wisdom surpass our own. When we lean on our understanding, we often lean toward fear, control, or doubt. But when we lean into God—into His character, His promises, and His Word—we find a path that’s steady even when it winds.

Jesus modeled this kind of trust perfectly. In Gethsemane, He didn’t rely on feelings or demand clarity. He prayed, “Not my will, but Yours be done” (Luke 22:42). His submission paved the way for our salvation. When we trust the Lord fully, we walk in the footsteps of Christ—believing that God’s plan is good, even when it’s not yet clear.

Application
Think about a situation in your life where you’ve been leaning on your own understanding. Maybe it’s a decision, a relationship, or an unanswered question. Write it down. Bring it before God in prayer and ask for His wisdom and direction. Surrender the need to control, and ask Him to show you the path as you seek His will in that area.

References
Isaiah 55:8–9 (NLT)
“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.”

Psalm 37:5 (NLT)
“Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you.”

Prayer
Father, I confess how often I try to manage life on my own terms. I want control, but You ask for trust. Today, I choose to lean not on my understanding, but on You. Teach me to submit every part of my heart and every decision to Your will. Lead me, even when I don’t see the whole path. I trust that You are good, and You are guiding. In Jesus’ name, Amen.