DAILY BREAD READING (Published Daily by Our Daily Bread Ministries)
JUNE 19, 2026
READ: Proverbs 3 (Focus vs. 1-6)
MEMORY VERSE
“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:6 kjv
BACKGROUND
He was born a slave in the 1860s. A sickly baby, he was sold to a slave owner for the cost of a horse. As a teenager, he witnessed the killing of a black man by a group of white people.
Remarkably, George excelled in school, but when he applied to Highland University in Kansas, he was denied admission because of his skin color. Yet through it all, the young man maintained a deep faith in God.
George Washington Carver’s life verse was Proverbs 3:6: “In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
We sometimes feel overwhelmed by our circumstances. We experience setbacks. We find ourselves at a loss for where we should go. But Proverbs encourages us, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” (v. 5).
This is the Bible’s way of saying, “Let go and let God” lead your life.
George Washington Carver followed God’s path, persevering against all odds, teaching himself botany and geology and eventually becoming a renowned scientist.
He famously developed hundreds of uses for the peanut plant but also developed methods of crop rotation that revolutionized agriculture in the United States. God has a way of making the best out of bad situations.
Whatever you’re facing today, the key is to “acknowledge Him” and listen for His voice. Watch Him open up the paths of your life.
Kenneth Petersen
INSIGHT
Proverbs 3 emphasizes the benefits of aligning one’s life with wisdom. The advantages of being guided by wisdom as described in this chapter—“peace and prosperity” (v. 2), “a good name” or reputation (v. 4), and “health” (v. 8)—shouldn’t be understood as promises of an easy life.
Throughout Scripture, we also find that in this fallen world God’s people often experience great hardship. Instead, the chapter points to the principle that since the world was created by God’s wisdom, human beings are most likely to thrive when they live in alignment with that wisdom.
Peace in verse 2 is the Hebrew word shalom, a rich word capturing not just absence of conflict but flourishing. It describes a rich and abundant life. Shalom points to the world as it’s meant to be. When there’s harmony between God and creation, everyone thrives.
Whatever we face, seeking God’s wisdom and direction can bring new life and hope to our situation.
Monica La Rose
APPLICATION
What circumstances are troubling you? How can you seek God’s direction for your life?
PR’s (Pastor Richard) RE-EMPHASIS (From Today’s Post)
“We sometimes feel overwhelmed by our circumstances. We experience setbacks. We find ourselves at a loss for where we should go…Whatever we face (daily), the key is to “acknowledge Him” and listen for His voice. Watch Him open up the paths of your life.”
PR’s TAKE
“If God is still your co-pilot, it’s time now then to swap seats.” Anonymous – Adapted
“Let go and Let God lead.” Today’s Post
“…since the world was created by God’s wisdom, human beings are most likely to thrive when they live in alignment with that wisdom.” Today’s Insight
“God has a way of making the best out of bad situations (when we surrender to Him).” Today’s Post
PRAYER
“Loving God, please help me focus on You always and listen for Your direction for my life.”
TODAY’S HYMN/WORSHIP/PRAISE/GOSPEL SONG
“WHERE HE LEADS I’LL FOLLOW”
Sweet are the promises,
Kind is the word,
Dearer far than any message man ever heard;
Pure was the mind of Christ,
Sinless I see;
He the great example is, and pattern for me.
Where He leads I’ll follow,
Follow all the way.
Where He leads I’ll follow,
Follow Jesus ev’ry day.
Sweet is the tender love
Jesus hath shown,
Sweeter far than any love that mortals have known;
Kind to the erring one,
Faithful is He;
He the great example is, and pattern for me.
Where He leads I’ll follow,
Follow all the way…
List’ to His loving words,
“Come unto Me;”
Weary, heavy-laden, there is sweet rest for thee;
Trust in His promises,
Faithful and sure;
Lean upon the Savior, and thy soul is secure.
Where He leads I’ll follow,
Follow all the way.
Where He leads I’ll follow,
Follow Jesus ev’ry day.
