Mission Venture Ministries

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) 

It’s difficult in a culture like we are living in today to know who we can truly trust. But we have One who promises to guide and direct us toward the right path in life. Not only does God offer wisdom, but He also offers direction on how to maneuver thru a difficult and rebelliousness culture. 

At times life presents trying and difficult moments to all of us. It is during these times that a person can find themselves in a situation that they don’t know what to do so they end up doing everything except what they should do! Therefore, when we are confronted with a situation and don’t know what to do, we need take the matter to God in prayer and ask for His help. Like Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20, who when confronted with nations that were coming against Judah went straight to God and asked the Lord for His help instead of relying on himself or anyone else. 

The best advice in any situation is to calm down and to talk to God about your situation. If you think that you must get advice from a friend or “trusted person,” proceed with caution. The reason for this advice is because of what God’s word says: “Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the Lord” (Jeremiah 17:5). In contrast verse 7 says, “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him.” 

When you don’t know what to do, you need to place your trust in God and call upon Him for help. Psalm 121:1-2 says, “I will lift up my eyes to the hills from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” 

Because of the way the world is progressing every day it is difficult to know what to do, yet the Bible teaches us that, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you” (James 1:5). 

Like with King Solomon, our Father is always willing to grant wisdom to those who earnestly seek it. 

If we are feeling overwhelmed and anxious, the Bible can lift our spirits and give us a fresh start! No matter what we face – job loss, relationship conflict, death of a loved one, or anything else, there is always an opportunity to re-focus on God’s promises. 

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand (Isaiah 41:10). 

You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You (Isaiah 26:3). 

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you (Psalm 32:8). 

God wants to encourage us to find joy and peace every single day. That’s why Scripture is packed with encouraging verses! God’s Word has been kept alive for thousands of years so that it could speak directly to our hearts right now. Its purpose is so that we find hope through Jesus Christ. 

Consequently, the best way to fight discouragement is by meditating on words of encouragement! Every day challenges can test our trust in God. Fear and anxiety can rob us from joy, faith and hope, but we need to remember that God knows our destiny, and He has a plan for us if we trust and obey Him. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11). 

God never asks us to figure it all out on our own, instead He asks us to trust Him, to recognize His leadership and Sovereignty in our lives. “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). As we see, our security and peace needs to rest on God alone – not on our own circumstances, other people, or our own ability. And we should always believe His Word when He says that He “will not leave us nor forsake us. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged” (Deuteronomy 31:8). 

Lord, thank you that you are the God of the impossible. Teach me to be like Joshua and Caleb who believed in a good report and focused on you even in hard circumstances (Numbers 14:7-9). Today I bring before You this difficulty in my life (Name the situation you are facing right now). Help me not to fear but to trust You in this situation. Thank you Lord, I trust You and will not be afraid because You Almighty God are my strength and my defense. Amen!  

Your present condition may be such that you feel powerless but remember that you can do all things through Christ who gives you strength (Philippians 4:13), when you come to Him and ask for help. 

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