Day: January 3, 2026

Day 3, chapter 3. In today’s reading we find what could be considered one of the ‘greatest hits’ of the entire book of Proverbs. 3:5-6. “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs is the book of Wisdom. In fact, chapter 3 personifies Wisdom as ‘she’. Perhaps it is because Solomon received so much instruction from his mother. Wisdom in these verses teaches us that primary trust in our life should be in the LORD, not partially but with all of our heart. That is our seat of thinking, believing, and action. The caution is against our own understanding as the final word on any issue. The phrases, “Just do what you think is best,” or “Follow your heart,” are in stark contradiction to Wisdom. The formula to follow is to acknowledge the LORD in all of our ways. Acknowledge; [to own, avow or admit to be true Websters 1828]. That means that God is right about everything. Everything He says is true. Admit and submit that His word on our life should be the first consultation and the following determination. The promise is that with this Wisdom in practice, He shall direct our paths. What, Where, When, How, and What for. Let no resolution be without wisdom of acknowledging Him. Let no 2026 vision board be absent of His glory, praise and purpose. Lord, in all our ways we believe with our whole heart that you are true and truth. We will find our first directions in your Word and in prayer. We believe you will give godly counsel to confirm our direction. Then, we will move forward knowing that you have laid the path before us. Amen.