More Than a Nod...

     "In all your ways acknowledge Him.." for some reason that phrase stuck out at me from the midst of the well known, and often rushed through, verse in Proverbs 3:5-6.  I think I was listening to Joyce Meyer in the car, and of course now I don't even remember what she was talking about as that suddenly resounded in me, my spirit and  *gasp* conscience. 
     How often do I tell myself that I am trusting God, all the while trying to reason it out in my head, throwing out suggestions to God that seem feasible.  Or I will just throw up my hands in the air, claiming I don't understand, and tell God to handle it Himself while I sit on the sidelines tapping my toes in impatience.   But more often, lately, I know that I have the faith for certain things, yet I fail to speak them out.  I find myself telling other what I don't want (a car payment) and not speaking with faith in the situation.  I KNOW that God has the power and means to provide me with what I need AND desire, but I get that finger wagging  feeling in my spirit when I fail to speak in faith. 
     So, what is your "ways"?  In Hebrew it is 'derek', meaning the way, path, route, road, journey; by extension: conduct, way of life.  It is so much more than the path I am taking, but it is how I am acting and doing it!  People notice how we do things.  How much greater a testimony for them to see the before AND after, rather than thinking we just got lucky!
     And in our ways there needs to be acknowledgement.  'Yada' is Hebrew for acknowledge.  It is to know, recognize, understand (that is for us in our spirits and relationship with God inwardly); and to show, teach, make known, to be made aware.  That is what our outward expression is to be!  So many opportunities are missed to share and teach because we don't acknowledge God.  Once we open that door He will help us walk through it. 
     The greatest thing about all of this is that as we walk out our faith along our way through our conduct, and as we give God the credit and make Him known... He will make our paths straight!  Though I am not excited about needing a new vehicle, I have seen God's provision for others.  My words will line up with my faith and I am going to acknowledge Him before it has even happened for me!