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 3:5-6 (NIV)
As humans, we often choose paths that seem right in the moment.
Sometimes an opportunity looks perfect on paper — the timing feels right, the title sounds impressive, the money makes sense, and the next step appears obvious.
I once had the opportunity to move into a different role at work. It came with a promotion, more responsibility, and better pay. When the offer came through, I didn’t spend much time thinking about it. I definitely didn’t pray about it.
I simply said yes.
At first, it felt like the right move.
But within a year, I was miserable. I wasn’t good at the job, and because of that, I didn’t enjoy it. My manager and I struggled to work well together, and every day felt heavier than the one before.
I just wanted out.
Eventually, I left the role — but not before difficult words were exchanged and painful actions left lasting marks. The experience created a blemish on my professional career that I still work to overcome.
Looking back, I realize something important:
Not every open door is meant to be walked through.
Sometimes we move ahead because something looks good, sounds good, or makes sense financially. We trust our own understanding without slowing down to ask God if the path is truly ours to take.
Proverbs 3 reminds us not to lean entirely on what we think is right.
That doesn’t mean we’ll never make mistakes. It means we can learn to pause before rushing forward — to invite God into the decision instead of asking Him to fix it afterward.
Faith doesn’t always provide a full roadmap.
Sometimes it simply asks us to slow down long enough to listen.
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Daily Inspiration from the Bible
- Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
Sometimes an opportunity looks perfect on paper — the timing feels right, the title sounds impressive, the money makes sense, and the next step appears obvious.
I once had the opportunity to move into a different role at work. It came with a promotion, more responsibility, and better pay. When the offer came through, I didn’t spend much time thinking about it. I definitely didn’t pray about it.
I simply said yes.
At first, it felt like the right move.
But within a year, I was miserable. I wasn’t good at the job, and because of that, I didn’t enjoy it. My manager and I struggled to work well together, and every day felt heavier than the one before.
I just wanted out.
Eventually, I left the role — but not before difficult words were exchanged and painful actions left lasting marks. The experience created a blemish on my professional career that I still work to overcome.
Looking back, I realize something important:
Not every open door is meant to be walked through.
Sometimes we move ahead because something looks good, sounds good, or makes sense financially. We trust our own understanding without slowing down to ask God if the path is truly ours to take.
Proverbs 3 reminds us not to lean entirely on what we think is right.
That doesn’t mean we’ll never make mistakes. It means we can learn to pause before rushing forward — to invite God into the decision instead of asking Him to fix it afterward.
Faith doesn’t always provide a full roadmap.
Sometimes it simply asks us to slow down long enough to listen.
Daily Inspiration from the Bible
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