In all thy ways acknowledge Him

BELOVED we are the Lord's, the creatures of His power, the purchase of His blood, the subjects of His grace. He has set His love upon us, employed His wisdom for us, and is deeply interested in all that concerns us. 

Everything we do, should be done with a view to His glory; and in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, we should let our requests be made known unto Him. 

Everything should be mentioned at His throne. His presence, direction, and blessing, should be sought in reference to every circumstance of our lives. Our misery can never exceed His mercy, or our application at His throne find His ear pre-occupied. He is our Father, and as such ought to be honoured. 

We should ask of Him, and ask with the whole heart: for he that withdraws his heart in asking, will find God withdraw His hand in giving. 

Acknowledging God in all things will produce a steady peace of mind; preserve us from many temptations; and strengthen our faith in Him. He that always acknowledges God, will find that God always acknowledges him. — James Smith

1. According to Smith’s exhortation, what does it practically mean to acknowledge God in all our ways? 

2. Discuss the statement by Smith with application, “His presence, direction, and blessing, should be sought in reference to every circumstance of our lives.”

3. Discuss the last paragraph and its implications for the believer.