“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act.”

Psalm 37:5 ESV

David is a perfect example of what this passage truly means. He faced more battles and wars than almost anyone else in the Bible. Yet, he was never seen consistently handling matters on his own. Whenever he did take things into his own hands, it led to failure—most notably, sin that resulted in adultery and murder. But when David repented and recommitted his ways to the Lord, God restored him and established him once again.

God did not choose David as king and then allow him to fight every battle the same way he fought Goliath. In 2 Samuel 5:23, we see an incident where the Philistines came up against Israel. David inquired of the Lord to see if he should go and attack, and God answered yes. David obeyed, and the Philistines were defeated. When the enemy came against him again, David once more sought the Lord. This time, God said no and gave him a completely different strategy for victory.

Every time David sought the Lord before moving forward, God took ownership of David’s ways because David remained committed to Him. David himself sang these words:

“For I have kept the ways of the Lord and have not wickedly departed from my God. For all His rules were before me, and from His statutes I did not turn aside.”

2 Samuel 22:23 ESV

Our lives were never meant to be handled alone or carried by our own strength. We have help, and God is a very present help in times of need. Yet we often see people stuck in the same patterns of life—same ways, same people, same job—afraid to try anything new because of the fear of failure. Many of us lack confidence when God calls us to take a step of faith. God cannot use people who are full of themselves, but He delights in using those who depend on Him. God wants to use each and every one of us, in one way or another, to be a blessing to others.

God does not give us a detailed blueprint of life in advance—marking mountains, valleys, wilderness, battles, and people so we can avoid them. Instead, He asks us to trust Him at every step. To inquire of Him, to seek Him, and to commit our ways to Him, so that our paths may be established.

Committing your ways to God reveals humility. It shows confidence that God will answer. It acknowledges that God’s way is the best way—always.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, we commit our ways into Your hands today. Teach us to trust You in every step, to seek You before we move, and to rely on Your wisdom instead of our own understanding. Establish our paths, guide our decisions, and let Your will be done in our lives. In Jesus’ name, Amen.