He Will Make Your Paths Straight

Websters defines joy as great pleasure or happiness. Not just a

little pleasure but great pleasure! Synonyms are bliss, gladness

and glee. The verse above in Romans connects our joy with

trusting in the Lord.

Proverbs 3:5-6 states:

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.

This is of course much easier said than done. Recently I walked into an office and the news was on.

I intentionally do not normally watch the news but it was on in the

room. I found myself quickly becoming anxious. Within five

minutes I was worried about our financial security, about safety in

flying on an airplane and a measles outbreak!! My mind did not go

directly to: I will trust in the Lord for my financial, physical and

travel safety. It went to: do we need to buy/sell stock, do I need to

forget a summer vacation etc. I needed to redirect myself and

remind my mind that God is watching over me. He is a good

Father and I need to trust him in all these areas. As I did, my

peace and joy returned.

As you trust in Him, he will fill you with all joy-be filled with great

pleasure!