“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)   You don’t have to straighten your own path; you don’t even need to know the twists and curves that are ahead, I ask you only to trust me completely and do not trust in your own understanding. I ask only that you submit all your ways to me. In return, I will straighten the path that is before you and you will feel as though you are on a smooth straight highway with no sharp turns or dangerous…

Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!” When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified. But Jesus came and touched them. “Get up,” he said. “Don’t be afraid.” When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus. (Matthew 17:4-8)   I want you to see no one except…