Trust in the Lord

Sometimes this phrase is much easier said than done. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path (Proverbs 3).
Rely on God to direct my steps and the steps of others. Wow, that's a big one!
Recognize that He is in control. Really? How about the times when I strongly believe that I know the right course of action to take? What do I do then?
I suppose that the key to all this is giving God His due as God. We say that He is all powerful, all knowing. Why then don't we act like we believe this? Why do we have mental meltdowns when stuff starts to hit the fan?
I venture to say that this is a tough one for me because I am the classic "Fixer." I hate seeing folks in pain or distress of any type. I will do all that I can to help them, to make things better. However, as of late, I am learning that we all grow as a result of our struggles, setbacks, disappointments, etc. So, for me to step in and play "savior" robs a person of their valley experience. At the same time, what may be perceived as a valley experience may actually be a mountaintop extravaganza. Sometimes it's all in our perception.
But regardless of where we may find ourselves, God is so good that even when we're in the valley, He supplies water. It's in the valley that He reveals Himself to us and if we're awake, we come out knowing some things we didn't know before. We come out knowing ourselves a little bit better. We come out knowing Him.
Valleys do not feel good but they are often the bridge we must cross in order to simply get to the other side.
Yes, trust in Him. He won't leave you hangin'. I speak these words probably more to myself than to you. Funny thing about writing, the words are life giving first to the writer and than hopefully to you, the readers.
Be blessed.