Proverbs 3:6

“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”


“What do you want to do? I don’t know, what do you want to do? I don’t know, what about ….?” Have you ever had a conversation like this? They can be humorous when deciding where to eat, however, when it comes down to serious matters of life or concerns deep within your spiritual being it is no laughing matter. There is no peace in the soul when you have no sense of direction.

The solution is simple. Acknowledge God and he has promised to take care of the directions. It is important to point out that acknowledging God is more than a mere recognition of his existence or presence. Acknowledging God implies a detailed understanding of his character and accomplishments. I think the best illustration would be an eulogy at a funeral. In those few moments the deceased person is identified by name, birth date and a list of attributes that made them unique. Often in these ceremonies the audience is invited to share memories they had of the person. The combined efforts of the eulogy and shared memories are an active demonstration of acknowledging the life of the deceased.

In like manner, you can acknowledge God by becoming intimately familiar with him. Becoming familiar with God starts with faith in his existence and deepens as you read his word while allowing him time to share in your life experiences. It is not enough to know that God exists and cares, but to acknowledge him implies you understand his character and how he would react to your situation. When you know in your heart how God would react to your situation you now have direction. Are you facing something difficult to understand? Do you know which way to go? God has an answer that will bring peace to your soul. Have you acknowledged him in your current situation?