Scripture of the Week
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes, fear the Lord, and depart from evil.
Proverbs 3: 5-7 (King James Version)
To those living in the world (and sadly, to many Christians as well), people who follow God's plan are considered foolish.
They think it's silly to wake up early every Sunday and attend a worship service. They say it doesn't make financial sense to be a tither or an offering giver. They are puzzled why someone would refuse to watch a certain movie, listen to a certain CD or spend their weekend at a bar.
We have all heard sayings like "believe in yourself and you can accomplish anything." Many of us were told that qualities like a high education and possessing great knowledge were the biggest keys to success in life.
But the Bible speaks different. God reminds us in this verse that our every decision should begin and end with Him, not us. And not just in the areas that seem related to church or religion, but "in all thy ways."
How does someone do that?
It starts with reading the Bible and learning exactly what pleases God and what makes him unhappy. Through the Bible, we can gain a greater understanding on how to handle any situation we are confronted with.
It also takes prayer and communication with God Himself. Ask Him to open your eyes and give you wisdom on what to do. Ask Him to put Godly leaders in your life to help guide you.
If we choose to seek God's plan instead of what seems right to us, then He promises to direct our pathway. Maybe it won't always be the path we want to take. Maybe there will even be some pain and frustration along the way. But in the end, we can feel peace that God has everything in His hands and He is always looking out for our good.
Daily Reading
Sunday, April 24: 2 Kings, Chapters 9-11
Monday, April 25: 2 Kings, Chapters 12-14
Tuesday, April 26: 2 Kings, Chapters 15-17
Wednesday, April 27: 2 Kings, Chapters 18-19
Thursday, April 28: 2 Kings, Chapters 20-22
Friday, April 29: 2 Kings, Chapters 23-25
Saturday, April 30: 1 Chronicles, Chapters 1-2
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