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Proverbs 3: Leaning on The Lord

This chapter of Proverbs sends me in so many different directions. It’s amazing wisdom that has me ever more convinced how much better the world would be if everyone would read and adhere to its moral compass. Read the full chapter in the Berean Standard Bible at Bible Hub… https://biblehub.com/bsb/proverbs/3.htm

The verses represented by the image are my favorite from this chapter, verses 5 and 6. They read…

Proverbs 3:5-6 BSB
[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.

https://bible.com/bible/3034/pro.3.5-6.BSB

Leaning is an action word (verb) that visually shows the best way to be quiet in God’s Presence and wisdom. It’s those moments of pure trust that can strengthen us for the tasks we must face in this life. A Sabbath-type rest in the arms of our Abba Father and Creator. This behavior reminds me of a beautiful hymn called “Sheltered in the Arms of God.”

Of course, this Scripture isn’t only about leaning into God, it’s about trusting Him so much that we feel safe to stop leaning on our own thoughts and ways. We are able to stand still and see the salvation of The Lord as He either fights for us or strengthens us for a battle ahead.

So, I’ll admit that I’m not always good at trusting and waiting for God. As a first-born child, I am a natural fixer. PTSD from childhood traumatic events also pushes me to control things for self-preservation and trying to protect myself and/or others from possible troubles ahead. Those types of thoughts and behaviors actually cause me to lean away from Yahveh like a child trying to prove they can do a thing on their own. But the anxiety is not worth it. It’s far better just letting God lead me on straight paths.

And here, I must pause for a little comic relief. One of my top 10 favorite movies of all time is While You Were Sleeping with Sandra Bullock. In it, there’s a very funny scene all about leaning. Maybe it’s not about leaning on The Lord, but the description of leaning here is applicable, and plus, it should make you laugh.

I’ll end this with just those 2 verses in a bit of haiku, and then a video of Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.

Verse 5
Trust God completely!
Never lean on your own thoughts…
Or understanding.

Verse 6
In all of your ways,
Know God and lean on His ways.
He will guide your paths.

P.S. Save this month’s blogs for a revisit in future months, so you can read the chapters and devotions at the beginning of the correct days. I tend to write late at night, so the day is passed by the time the post is seen. Because there are 31 chapters in Proverbs, they make great reading for every month of the year. In those months with only 30 days, I generally read both chapters 30 and 31. Either way, you’ll be amazed how often the wisdom from the chapter matching the date you’re reading will end up being exactly what you needed to see or know for that day.

March 3, 2026 Posted by Crystal A Murray (aka CrystalWriter) | Bible, Christianity, Devotion, Nonfiction, Proverbs & Wisdom, Walking With The Lord | acknowledge God, Bible, lean not on your own understanding, leaning, Let go and let God, let God lead, Proverbs, Proverbs 3, trust God, your path | Leave a comment