Day 3 — Direction or Approval?

Read: Proverbs 3:5–6 (NLT)

"Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take." — Proverbs 3:6 (NLT)

Have you ever made a decision and then asked God to bless it?

You've already decided what you're going to do. You've worked out the details. You've made your plans.

And then you pray.

"Lord, bless what I'm about to do."

But here's the question: Did you ask God whether that was the direction He wanted you to go?

Sometimes we're not looking for God's direction. We're looking for His approval.

And those are two different things.

Trusting God means being willing to follow His wisdom, even when His direction challenges our preferences.

Reflect: When was the last time I changed a decision because God's Word challenged what I wanted?

Put It Into Practice: Think about a decision you're currently facing. Before moving forward, spend time in prayer and Scripture, seeking God's wisdom rather than simply asking Him to approve your plan.

Prayer: Father, forgive me for the times I've trusted my own understanding more than Your wisdom. Help me seek Your direction with a heart that's willing to follow. In Jesus' name, amen.