"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding."

                            -Proverbs 3:5 

This verse is one that I heard quoted a multitude of times when I was very young; but only in recent years have I begun to understand what it truly means to abandon our own understanding and to rely completely on God's.

As we read in II Corinthians 5:7, a child of God is to walk by faith, and not by sight. The fact is, when we walk by sight we usually don't make it very far, because our own perspective is often tainted and incomplete, making it impossible for us to succeed. But, when we trust in God, we can have faith that no matter what we go through, all things will ultimately work out for our good (Romans 8:28). In view of this, we should do as Solomon instructs and trust in the Lord, not somewhat, but with all of our hearts.

I remember about two years ago, our former pastor had organized a game that would take place after church service. When my turn came, I was blindfolded and led to where the game was to take place. But as he led me by the hand, he was surprised that I followed him with such confidence. I didn't feel the way before me with my free hand, or try to peek through the blindfold. Rather, I followed him without reserve. Why? The answer is simple: I trusted him. He'd never done anything that would have given me a reason to doubt him, so I went where he led me.

This is what it means to walk by faith in God. Though we may not always understand the way He works, He has proven Himself trustworthy and we should therefore trust Him - even when we can't see where He is taking us.