Only in God do our souls find rest
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart; on your intelligence do not rely. In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths." (Proverbs 3:5-6) In this timeless wisdom from Proverbs, the sacred author distills an essential spiritual truth that resonates deeply across generations: authentic trust in God requires complete reliance on divine wisdom rather than human insight alone. At the core of these verses is an invitation to surrender personal autonomy and embrace a profound dependence upon God. The author’s admonition to "trust in the LORD with all your heart" emphasizes wholehearted commitment, urging believers to move beyond mere intellectual acknowledgment to fully entrusting their lives, decisions, and future into the care of divine providence. Such profound trust marks a radical departure from self-sufficiency and invites a transformative journey grounded in God’s steadfast faithfulness. This passage underscores the fundamental contrast ...