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Proverbs 3:5-6 · WEB
5Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, And don`t lean on your own understanding.
6In all your ways acknowledge him, And he will direct your paths.
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Putting Into Practice: Gossip - Teaching Material
As we reflect on Proverbs 3:5-6, which calls us to “trust in the Lord with all your heart” and to lean not on our own understanding, let us consider the nature of gossip in our lives and communities. Imagine being...
Applying Healthcare & Healing Ministry - Illustration
Proverbs 3:5-6 calls us to trust in the Lord with all our hearts and lean not on our own understanding. Picture the bustling emergency room of a local hospital—a place where fear and hope coexist under the harsh fluorescent lights....
Evening Prayer: Work - Story
As I pause this evening to reflect on the tapestry of work woven throughout my day, I’m drawn to the profound wisdom of Proverbs 3:5-6, where we are encouraged to “trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean...
Reflecting on Global Pandemic & Community - Church Context
Beloved, as we navigate the complexities of our lives during this global pandemic, we find ourselves at a profound crossroads where community and Christian theology converge. Proverbs 3:5-6 calls us, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean...
Implementing Human Nature - Contemporary Example
As we ponder the words of Proverbs 3:5-6—“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight”—let's invite this wisdom into...
Scripture and Creation - Reflection
In the swirling chaos of our modern world, where the beauty of Creation often collides with the weight of its challenges, we find profound wisdom in Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on...
Daily Global Pandemic & Community - Story
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause to reflect on the challenges of our lives during this global pandemic, I find myself anchored in the wisdom of Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on...
Practical Work-Life Balance & Faith - Contemporary Example
Imagine a young professional named Sarah, who, like many of us, finds herself swept up in the whirlwind of deadlines, meetings, and endless to-do lists. Each morning, the alarm buzzes like a relentless taskmaster, urging her to leap into the...
A Modern Story of Work-Life Balance & Faith - Quote
Imagine a young mother named Sarah, juggling the demands of her career as a nurse while also caring for her two small children. Each day, she rises before dawn, the weight of her responsibilities heavy on her heart. As she...
Living Out Digital Discipleship - Illustration
Imagine standing at the edge of a great river, its waters rushing past, filled with all the noise of a modern digital world. You can hear the whispers of connection, the calls for attention—each notification a beckoning from the other...
Applying Education & Wisdom - Contemporary Example
Imagine standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon, peering into its vast expanse. The beauty is breathtaking, yet intimidating. You feel the weight of its depth, just as we feel the weight of wisdom in our lives. Proverbs 3:5-6...
Morning Meditation: Climate Change & Stewardship - Story
Dear Heavenly Father, As I stand in the quiet of this morning, sipping my coffee and gazing out at the world around me, I can’t help but feel the weight of our planet’s cry. The trees sway gently in the...
Applying Uncategorized - Contemporary Example
Imagine a young man named David, who feels lost after losing his job in a tumultuous economy. He stands at a crossroads, grappling with anxiety over his future and wondering how he can trust God in such uncertain times. As...
Scriptural Insight: Gospel - Application
In our fast-paced, often chaotic world, the message of the Gospel presents both formidable challenges and incredible opportunities for those who seek to follow Christ. As we turn to the wisdom of Proverbs 3:5-6, we unearth timeless truths that resonate...
Living Out Diversity & Inclusion - Illustration
As we reflect on Proverbs 3:5-6, which calls us to “trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding,” let’s consider how this wisdom can transform our approach to diversity and inclusion. Imagine walking...
Putting Into Practice: Gossip - Contemporary Example
Imagine for a moment a small, vibrant community where the air is thick with the aroma of freshly baked bread and laughter dances in the streets. Now picture a single dropped word, a careless whisper about a neighbor’s struggles, unfolding...
Evening Prayer: Life - Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, As the sun dips below the horizon and the day draws to a close, I pause to reflect on the intricate tapestry of Life woven into my own existence. I am reminded of the profound wisdom of...
Reflecting on Social Justice & Christianity - Church Context
As we gather to reflect on the profound relationship between Social Justice and Christianity, I invite you to consider the wisdom found in Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;...
Living Out Digital Discipleship - Teaching Material
As we reflect on Proverbs 3:5-6, we find profound wisdom tucked within those verses: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your...
The Sustainability & Creation Care Perspective - Reflection
In our fast-paced, consumer-driven world, the call to Sustainability and Creation Care resonates with an urgency that echoes through the ages. The wisdom of Proverbs 3:5-6 invites us to "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not...
The Climate Change & Stewardship Challenge - Biblical Analogy
In a small town, nestled between rolling hills and flowing streams, a church community found itself grappling with the weight of a pressing moral crisis: the climate emergency that threatens not only their environment but the very fabric of their...
The Sustainability & Creation Care Perspective - Application
In a world increasingly marked by ecological distress and climate change, Proverbs 3:5-6 offers us not only wisdom but a compass for our journey in Sustainability and Creation Care. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not...
Evening Prayer: Work
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause to reflect on the fabric of my work life today, I am struck by the profound wisdom of Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own...
Evening Prayer: Life - Biblical Insight
As we gather in this sacred space, let us pause to reflect on the profound wisdom tucked within Proverbs 3:5-6. It says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your...