Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; [6] In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.”
Life often presents seasons when the way seems blurred, when plans seem to fail, doors close, and prayers seem unanswered. In those times, God invites us into a deeper level of trust. He doesn’t promise to reveal the whole journey, but He does promise to guide each step. Proverbs 3 reminds us that trust requires a heart fully yielded to God, not leaning on what we can reason, see, or control.
Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
The Psalmist adds that His Word becomes the light for each next step. Notice, not a floodlight revealing the whole road, but a lamp illuminating just enough for today. That’s how faith works: one step at a time, one promise at a time.
When the way seems unclear, it’s not a sign of God’s absence but an opportunity to depend on His presence. The same God who led Israel by a cloud and fire still leads His children by His Spirit and Word today.
So, pause your striving. Lay down your need to know how and when. Rest in the truth that God is both the map and the tour guide, and His timing is always right.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for being my light when the way is dark and uncertain. Teach me to trust You with all my heart and to rely on Your Word for guidance. Help me rest in Your promises, knowing that You are directing every step of my journey. Amen.
Pertunia Sekgota 
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