Straight Paths | Summer of Wisdom | Tim Ferrara

When life feels confusing, overwhelming, or uncertain, the question isn’t, “What should I do?”—it’s, “Who should I trust?” This week’s message unpacks one of the most quoted yet deeply challenging verses in Scripture: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”

We dive into what it truly means to trust God—not just in words, but in how we live, make decisions, and navigate the complexities of life.

🔑 Key Themes from the Message:
Trust Is Surrender: Trust isn’t passive. It’s an active, full-body, full-heart surrender to God’s leadership—even when logic or experience pull you elsewhere.
Guard Your Heart: Our heart isn’t just where emotions live—it’s the command center of our will, desires, and motivations. Scripture teaches us to guard it carefully and align it with God’s truth.
Don’t Lean on Understanding: Wisdom, experiences, and feelings have their place—but they are unreliable leaders without God’s direction. Faith often calls us into the unknown, beyond what makes sense.
Acknowledge God Fully: Trusting God means acknowledging Him in all your ways—not just on Sundays. It’s an invitation to let His lordship shape your relationships, decisions, finances, and daily rhythms.
The Promise of Straight Paths: God doesn’t promise easy roads but directed ones—paths that lead to His best for us, even when it feels unfamiliar or unclear.
💡 Takeaway:
What would it look like for you to fully trust God today—not just in theory, but in how you approach work, family, decisions, and challenges? This message is a call to release control, surrender the illusion of certainty, and embrace the peace that comes from knowing God directs the steps of those who trust Him fully.