“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT
The neighborhood quiets down at night, so occasionally Famous gets to take his late walk with me off of his lead. He usually stays close by, and keeps a distance of only a few yards. When we encounter an intersection or a cul-de-sac he looks to see which way I am heading. Even if he is a little ahead of me, he will look back to see which way I point for him to turn. He knows we are better as a team, or in his mind a pack, and it is beneficial to work together.
It seems that trusting someone with more experience, wisdom, and understanding would be an easy choice for us to make. Why is it, then, that we so often forget to ask for God’s guidance? Instead, we rush into unknown territory in the darkness and find ourselves in dangerous or costly surroundings.
The heart is the source of our trust in God. By repeatedly opening the heart to his counsel, we discover the true path is not necessarily the one we would have chosen. But I believe it can be as instinctive as Famous choosing to follow my lead.
Guide my heart, my will, and my feet today, O God.
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