Day 14: God's Trustworthy Guidance - Thank You, Father: 30 Days of Gratitude, Prayer, & Praise

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Day 14: God's Trustworthy Guidance

"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be curbed with bit and bridle, or it will not stay near you."

Psalm 32:8-9

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."

Proverbs 3:5-6

"Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long."

Psalm 25:4-5

Devotional

The LORD is our all-knowing Counselor, caring Instructor, and ever-present Guide.

God proved His devotion to guide us through Christ, the Good Shepherd, who laid down His life for His flock.

There is no doubt about our Lord’s desire and willingness to instruct us in His ways.

So, what response does God, our Guide, want from us?

Trust, dependence, and acknowledgement as we follow His lead.

When we trust in our sovereign Lord, we can both wait on Him and walk in His will.

Men of God

It can be easy to rely on our own understanding and plans.

Yet, our Creator designed us to lean on His understanding and place our trust in His plans, not ours.

Though we may not have all the answers as we follow the Lord’s lead, we get to walk with the One who does.

Gratitude for our God's guidance helps us to maintain a posture of humility.

We can gladly acknowledge that the ways of the King of kings and Lord of lords are greater, wiser, and better than our own.

Application

Take a few moments to both thank God for His faithfulness over the years and to pray for God's guidance in every area of your life—your relationships, work, and decision-making. Seek the LORD in His Word. Pray and listen.

Yield to the One who loves you and is able to lead you down paths of abundant life. Cultivate a heart of gratitude and trust by surrendering your plans to Him today. Hold fast to God’s instructions and stay attentive to His voice through prayer. Listen to your Good Shepherd and respond in faith.

Prayer

Dear LORD,

Thank You for Your willingness to instruct and teach me in the way I should go. Thank You for Your counsel and attentive care for me.

Forgive me for leaning on my own understanding and resisting Your leadership.

Teach me to trust You wholeheartedly. I acknowledge You are trustworthy, God.

Guide me to walk in Your ways today. I surrender my plans and desires to You.

Your ways and plans are higher and greater than my own. Shape my perspective and desires to align with Your will.

I acknowledge I am dependent on Your guidance in all aspects of my life.

Lead me according Your truth, that I may walk with You down the path You have prepared for me today.

In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Divine Dialogue

Pause, Listen, Record, and Respond

1 Samuel 3:10

Klein, Tanner. "Day 14: God's Trustworthy Guidance." Thank You, Father: 30 Days of Gratitude, Prayer, & Praise, KLEINHAUS Books, 2024, pp. 117-123.

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