Another of my favourite verses is Proverbs 3:5-6. It is also good to memorise and use as a prayer for many different situations, eg. when you feel uncertain, are trying to make a decision, or when you get frustrated with how things are turning out in your day or life. If you are the sort of person who deals with situations like traffic jams by reasoning that the Lord is delaying you for a good reason, then this prayer also helps.
Proverbs 3:5-6 is also a wonderful prayer to say in the morning, especially on days you face something challenging (like a new situation or difficult task). As you pray the words, feel yourself relaxing and trusting in Him, and know with confidence (and joy!) that He will direct everything you do that day, and that it will turn out well.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
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 will make your paths straight.
This version is from the New International Version (NIV), and I like it over other versions simply because I prefer the wording. Also, the NIV version of Proverbs 3:5-6 is written on our little stone tablet that is propped up against the wall next to our coffee machine, and I read it as I wait for the coffee. It is a great prayer to say every morning just to worship the Lord.
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