Proverbs 3: 1-9

Guidance for the Young

1 My son, do not forget my law,
But let your heart keep my commands;

2 For length of days and long life
And peace they will add to you.

3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you;
Bind them around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart,

4 And so find favor and high esteem
In the sight of God and man.

5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;


6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.

7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;
Fear the LORD and depart from evil.

8 It will be health to your flesh,
And strength to your bones.

9 Honor the LORD with your possessions,
And with the firstfruits of all your increase;

Interestingly yesterday as I was going for dinner in Chow Yang verse 5 and 6 came to my mind. "Trust in the Lord your God with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall make your path straight"
 
And Proverbs 3:1-9 happens to be the verses for my devotion today. I believe that God is really trying to speak to me. This is the 3rd time within a short period that God has been speaking to me through His word and confirming it through my daily devotion.
 
Trust in Him with all my heart and lean not on my own understanding. Many people might not agree with how I'm handling my current situation. They think that I should be more proactive in changing my situation. And that's exactly how I'd do last time. But I think God wants me to follow His guidance and rely on Him more.
 
I believe that my past 2 interviews came from God and I want to wait on Him. I guess for many it'll be considered wiser to wait on God but at the same time apply for other jobs as well since there is no guarantee that I'll pass the interview. 1 of the interview has already been unsuccessful actually.
 
But as I was pondering upon the situation, an analogy came to my mind. Let's say a couple has been engaged and they plan to get married. But just in case things didn't turn up right they decided to have a backup plan- the guy gets involve with another girl and the girl gets involve with another guy.
 
This is exactly what I feel if I were to look for other jobs rather than wait upon God. 
 
In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall make your path straight.
 
 
Father,
Help me to acknowledge You in all the things I do, and I pray that You'll lead me in a straight and smooth path. Help me to lean not on my own understanding, but to trust in You wholeheartedly.
 
In Jesus' Name
Amen