Listen:
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your path.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT)
Reflect:
Surrender means relying wholly on God’s perfect wisdom and guidance rather than our clouded, limited understanding—shaped by fear, pride, doubt, or self-will. God sees the full picture; when we trust and acknowledge Him in everything, He directs our paths, straightens what is crooked, and fulfills His good purposes.
Abraham’s call and sacrifice of Isaac (Genesis 12; Genesis 22), Joseph sold into slavery (Genesis 37–50), Gideon facing the midianites (Judges 6–7), the Israelites in the red sea (Exodus 14) and Jesus at Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-46; Luke 22:42) are biblical stories of people that faced life situations, yet they chose radical trust in God and chose to do God’s will.
These stories remind us: God’s “straight path” often winds through valleys, delays, or seeming contradictions at first. Over time in my life, I’ve seen how clinging to this verse brings peace amidst uncertainty. It shifts our focus from “Why is this happening?” to “Who is holding me through this?”
Prayer of Response:
Lord, here I am—take my heart completely, for I am Yours. I surrender my pride, my plans, my dreams, and my will. Lead and guide me; let Your will be done. Even in uncertainty, I trust You are near and choose to follow Your path. Amen.
Questions to Ponder:
- Where do you trust God easily—and where/why do you resist?
- When did leaning on your own understanding fail, but trusting God redirected you? What was the lesson?
- Which areas of life do you keep God out of—and what would inviting Him in change?
- Has God ever straightened a messy path for you? How did trust (despite confusion) help?
- This week, living “trust in the Lord… acknowledge Him in all your ways,” what one practical change would you make?
Breath Prayers:
Join us in praying breath prayers each day. We invite you to write your own as well.
Inhale (Breathe in): Lord You are in control
Exhale (Breathe out): All I am I surrender fully to Your will and plan for my life.
(Repeat)
—Submitted by: Lucy Alupo
Lucy lives in Uganda and is an alumni of LSM Uganda thanks to her connection with For-Grow ministries who introduced her to Lifesprings’ ministry. She is an author, counsellor and currently involved in Tax Consulting.