Prayer for Guidance
Show Me the Next Step
1 min · Good for: Seeking, Anxious
Listen to this prayer
God,
I cannot see the whole road, and I am unsure what to do.
Please make the next faithful step clear.
Give me wisdom to recognize good counsel, patience to gather what I need, and courage to act when the time is right.
Close paths that would lead me away from what is good.
Guide me without allowing fear to lead.
Keep me willing to change direction if new wisdom requires it.
Let peace, truth, love, and responsibility guide me more deeply than convenience or the approval of others.
As I seek direction, align my motives with love and truth.
Keep me teachable after I make a choice, willing to correct my course, and attentive to the consequences my decisions create for others.
Stay near as I practice this prayer beyond these words.
When I forget what I have asked for, gently bring me back.
Let one thoughtful choice become the beginning of a steadier way forward.
Amen.
Bible verses to pray with it
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you.”
“But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.”
“Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.”
“and when you turn to the right hand, and when you turn to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way. Walk in it.””
Reflect
How do you recognize when God is guiding you?
One small step
Write one concern and one small next step you can take.
Near to God
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