Crossroads Wisdom: Trusting God for Direction
This Week at Hope at the Crossroads | Pomeroy
Some weeks feel like you’re standing at a crossroads—trying to make the best choice for your family, your schedule, your work, or your next step. Life moves fast, and families across Meigs County carry a lot.
If that’s you right now, you’re not alone—and you’re not without help.
If that’s you right now, you’re not alone—and you’re not without help.
Bible-Preaching Encouragement
Scripture for the Week
Proverbs 3:5–6
God’s Word gives clear direction when our minds are full and our hearts are tired. This is one of the simplest, strongest promises for people who need wisdom.
One Big Takeaway
God guides people who trust Him more than they trust themselves.
That doesn’t mean you’ll always get a map with every turn labeled. But it does mean you’ll never be walking alone.
That doesn’t mean you’ll always get a map with every turn labeled. But it does mean you’ll never be walking alone.
What This Means (Plain and Simple)
Proverbs 3 tells us to:
Trust the Lord with all your heart (not halfway, not “just in case”)
Don’t lean on your own understanding (because we can’t see everything)
Acknowledge Him in all your ways (invite Him into the everyday stuff)
He will make your paths straight (He will guide you where you need to go)
Proverbs 3 tells us to:
Trust the Lord with all your heart (not halfway, not “just in case”)
Don’t lean on your own understanding (because we can’t see everything)
Acknowledge Him in all your ways (invite Him into the everyday stuff)
He will make your paths straight (He will guide you where you need to go)
3 Simple Ways to Live It This Week
Pray first—before you decide.
Even a short prayer counts: “Lord, I need Your wisdom today.”
Open your Bible before you open your phone.
Start with Proverbs 3:5–6 and read it slowly. Let it set your direction.
Take one next right step.
You don’t have to solve the whole future today. Obey what God is showing you right now.
Even a short prayer counts: “Lord, I need Your wisdom today.”
Open your Bible before you open your phone.
Start with Proverbs 3:5–6 and read it slowly. Let it set your direction.
Take one next right step.
You don’t have to solve the whole future today. Obey what God is showing you right now.
Faith at Home: First Kids + Families
If you’re trying to lead your home well, remember this: God doesn’t ask parents to be perfect—He asks us to be faithful.
This week, talk with your kids about what it means to “trust God” when we can’t see what’s next. At First Kids, we love helping children learn that God’s Word is true and that Jesus is trustworthy.
Quick Family Question:
“What’s one thing we can ask God to help our family with this week?”
This week, talk with your kids about what it means to “trust God” when we can’t see what’s next. At First Kids, we love helping children learn that God’s Word is true and that Jesus is trustworthy.
Quick Family Question:
“What’s one thing we can ask God to help our family with this week?”
Community & Local Happenings in Meigs County
As a church family, we want to be present in real life—not just on Sundays.
Here are a few simple ways to practice “crossroads faith” right here in Pomeroy and Meigs County:
If you have a local need you’d like us to pray about, we’d be honored to pray for you.
Here are a few simple ways to practice “crossroads faith” right here in Pomeroy and Meigs County:
- Pray for local schools, teachers, and students this week.
- Check on one neighbor who might be lonely or overwhelmed.
- Encourage a first responder or caregiver you know—many carry heavy loads quietly.
If you have a local need you’d like us to pray about, we’d be honored to pray for you.
A Short Prayer for Pomeroy
Lord, thank You that You guide Your people.
For every family in Pomeroy and across Meigs County, Ohio, give wisdom for decisions and peace for anxious hearts.
Help us trust You with our whole hearts and follow You with simple obedience.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
For every family in Pomeroy and across Meigs County, Ohio, give wisdom for decisions and peace for anxious hearts.
Help us trust You with our whole hearts and follow You with simple obedience.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
Next Step
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