Trust in the Lord

Proverbs 3:5-6

“5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,  and do not rely on your own insight. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”

Years ago I took my dog walking in the woods near our home.  We walked for about an hour before I turned around and began walking back.  I headed in the direction I thought was correct only to find that nothing looked familiar.  I finally admitted to myself that I was lost.   My only recourse was to trust that my dog knew the way.  I stooped down and said, “Let’s go home.”  He led the way at once, and I followed.   After a while, things began to look familiar again and we arrived safely at our house.

In our spiritual lives we often wander off in the wrong direction, trusting in our own sense of direction.  At some point we discover that we are lost, that nothing looks familiar and that we need help to find the way home.  

At these times we are to put our trust in the Lord and let Him lead the way. Soon, the crooked path will become straight, and the way forward will be clear.

And the green grass of home will never look so good.

May the love of Christ be with you,

Rev. Eric Lanier (Retired)