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Minister's Corner
Trusting God When the Way Is Unclear
Min. Harrell L. Henton
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6
Making decisions is one of life’s greatest challenges. Every day we choose how to spend our time, respond to others, use our resources, and pursue opportunities. Some decisions have little lasting impact, while others shape the course of our lives. Questions about careers, relationships, ministry, finances, and family often leave us wondering, “What is God’s will?”
The book of Proverbs does not promise that we will always have immediate answers, but it does promise that God will guide those who trust Him. The key to wise decision making is not simply having more information—it is having a deeper relationship with the One who knows the end from the beginning.
The passage begins with the command to trust in the Lord with all your heart. Trust means placing our confidence in God’s wisdom, character, and faithfulness. It is possible to believe in God and still rely primarily on ourselves. Solomon reminds us that genuine trust requires complete dependence, not partial dependence. We cannot trust God with one part of our lives while insisting on controlling another.
The second command is equally challenging: “Lean not on your own understanding.” Human understanding has limits. Our perspective is shaped by what we see today, but God sees every tomorrow. We often make decisions based on emotions, immediate circumstances, or limited knowledge. God, however, knows every consequence, every opportunity, and every obstacle before we encounter them. What appears to be the best path from our viewpoint may not be the one that leads to His greatest purpose.
The next instruction is “In all your ways acknowledge Him.” This means inviting God into every decision, not just the major ones. Prayer should not become our last resort after we’ve exhausted every option; it should be our first response. Acknowledging God involves seeking His guidance through prayer, studying His Word, examining our motives, and listening to wise, godly counsel. Decisions that ignore God’s revealed will in Scripture can never truly be called wise, regardless of how successful they appear.
Finally comes the promise: “He shall direct your paths.” God’s guidance is not always dramatic. Sometimes He opens a door. Sometimes He closes one. Sometimes He simply gives us peace to take the next faithful step. His direction often unfolds one step at a time rather than revealing the entire journey. Like a lamp that lights only a few feet ahead, God’s guidance is sufficient for today’s obedience.
Every day we face decisions—some small, others life-changing. It’s natural to rely on our own experience, emotions, or logic. Yet Scripture reminds us that God’s wisdom is greater than ours. When we trust Him instead of depending solely on our understanding, He promises to guide our steps.
WORSHIP TIMES
SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:45 AM
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY - 9:00 AM & 7:00PM
SUNDAY WORSHIP - 11:00 AM
SUNDAY WORSHIP - 11:00 AM
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY - 9:00 AM & 7:00PM
SUNDAY WORSHIP - 11:00 AM