Proverbs 3:5-7 (ESV)
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean
on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make
straight your paths.
7 Be not wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord,
and turn away from evil.
I want you to imagine for a moment that you were in a new town
and you didn’t know your way around. Let’s say that you’ve got a smart phone,
and you know that you’ve got Google Maps on the phone. You know that Google
maps can give you turn by turn instructions on how to get to your destination.
The interesting thing about your Google maps on your phone
is that it is up to you to use it. You can keep your phone in your pocket and
never use it and wind up lost. If you don’t ever consult the directions, or
look to see where to go on the map, you won’t get to where you want to go.
You’ve got to consult something smarter than you…Google Maps to help you get to
your destination.
The same is true in life. Whatever path you take in life,
you’ll find success in that by letting God lead. Success is consulting God on
each turn, like you would Google Maps on your phone to help you get to your
destination and to get which way to go.
So to be successful in life, we need to do what today’s
verse says and let God lead your life. Don’t run around life without direction
and lost. Find success in your endeavors by letting God lead. Seek God’s
direction in the decisions you make…include Him in what you do.
Self- sufficiency & self dependence have been the ruin
of man-kind since Adam. The grand sin of the human race is their continual
endeavor to live independently of God – Adam Clarke
Just like Adam said, living independently of God, just
doesn’t work. It doesn’t bring happiness or fulfillment. When you try to live
your life in your own strength and ability you will always fail, be unhappy or
feel like something is missing.
The foundation for happiness and success in your life is
knowing Jesus and letting him lead in your life. As you go through life, as you
make decisions and as you make choices for your future, consult God in
everything you do, and you’ll find true success!
Dear Lord, we thank You that You are here to lead us in our
life. Help us to make the right decisions and choices in our life. In the Name
of Jesus, Amen.
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