Proverbs 3:1-6
3 prayers from this passage, for betrayal, fear & anxiety, doubt
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. Proverbs 3:1-6 (NIV)
What was going on when this was written
Lean not on your own understanding is often quoted at people to stop them asking questions. In context it sits beside in all your ways submit to him, which is about direction rather than about whether you are allowed to think.
Prayers from this passage
The same words, prayed from different places. Take whichever one fits tonight.
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Trust With All Your Heart
When you do not know who to trust
Lord, after my trust has been broken by people, I choose to trust in You with all my heart.
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Do Not Lean on Understanding
When you cannot think your way out
Father, my anxious mind tries to figure everything out, but You call me to trust, not to lean on my own understanding.
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He Will Make Paths Straight
When you cannot see the next step
God, I cannot understand what You're doing, but I choose to trust You with all my heart.
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Prayers for betrayal , Prayers for fear & anxiety , or Prayers for doubt .