Trust

Lord God: bless me with understanding Lord, so that I may take fruit from your word. Help me to trust in you, with all my heart.


Proverbs 3 is a pretty tough chapter in my opinion.

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;" Proverbs 3:5


Its solid stuff, but its tough. I feel pretty smart, I think I understand stuff, but then i'll look at the grand scheme of reality. When I do, I laugh. I know nothing in that sense.

Lets back it up a ways, to the beginning of the chapter;

"My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart,  ²for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity." Proverbs 3:1,2


I think it is important to memorize scripture; to have it in your mind to recite and edify yourself and others when you don't have a Bible on hand.

The whole of Proverbs 3 enters the topic of trusting the Lord and relying on his wisdom and understanding and being granted the same wisdom and understanding. To receive it we have to acknowledge God and trust in him. The wisdom and understanding He gives us is more precious than silver and gold. I think thats a pretty good reason to trust in the Lord. :)

Lord when i'm hurting and I don't know what to do, help me trust in you. God help me to see you as my all. I need you Lord God, so so much. 




anthony