Let God Direct Your Life
- Katie Walker
- May 22
- 2 min read
by Katie Walker
Let God Direct Your Life
"Give God the right to direct your life, and as you trust Him along the way, you’ll find He pulled it off perfectly."—Psalm 37:5 (TPT)
How often do we rely on our own instincts, guided by our senses and experiences, to navigate life? It feels natural to trust in what we can see, hear, or understand. But this verse reminds us to take a bold step of faith: give God the right to direct our lives.
To give Him that right means surrendering control and trusting His wisdom over our own. It’s about allowing Him to guide every aspect of our lives—even in the smallest details, like what to say, where to go, or how to approach the tasks of the day.
When we commit our ways to Him, something incredible happens: we discover that His plans are perfect. Even when we don’t see the full picture or when things feel uncertain, God is working behind the scenes, orchestrating everything for our good.
Think of it like a movie set. You may not understand the entire script or why certain scenes play out the way they do, but the Director has the vision and knows how it all comes together. When you let God direct your life, He pulls it off flawlessly—because He knows the good path He’s planned for you.
Today, choose to give God the right to direct your life. Trust Him with every step, and watch as He works everything out perfectly.
What area of your life have you been trying to control instead of giving God the right to direct? How can you surrender that area to Him today?
Prayer:Father, I thank You for Your perfect plans for my life. Today, I choose to give You the right to direct my steps. I surrender my decisions, my thoughts, and my actions to You. Teach me to trust You more, even when I can’t see the full picture. Help me to remember that Your ways are higher and better than mine. Lead me, Lord, and pull off my life perfectly, as only You can. In Jesus’ name, Amen.