The Path

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)

An ongoing discussion of how to walk with God.

Man praying in front of cross at sunset
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With all your heart

Trust in the Lord with all your heart… (Proverbs 3:5) In order to understand and obey this instruction, let’s see what the Bible says about the heart. There are many Scriptures that talk about the heart and its role in your life. The…
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Trust in the Lord

Trust in the Lord with all your heart… (Proverbs 3:5) To trust the Lord means to rely on Him, to believe in Him and who He is. It is to place your confidence in Him, believing in His goodness and His character. It is to depend on…
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How to walk God's straight path

If I choose to walk God’s straight path, what must I do to follow Him well? As we saw in the last post, Proverbs 3: 5, 6 lists three instructions that result in God's promise to direct our paths: Trust the Lord with all your heart; …
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The Path - Introduction

There are many common metaphors for life. Some see life as a garden, to be cultivated and enjoyed, while others see it as a battle or struggle, difficult and dangerous. Some think of life as a grand adventure, waiting to be explored, while others…
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Joseph and the Straight Path

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. Proverbs 3:5-6 It's easy to hope that God's straight path for our lives would mean a life…
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The Straight Path

As believers, we desire to do those things our Father wants us to do. Jesus did this (John 5:19) and Paul taught it (Romans 12:1-2). The life of obedience to the Father can be described as "the straight path." Proverbs 3:5-6 teaches us how…
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