I Need Guidance

 The God who created me knows my name!  He knows me better than I know myself.  He is active throughout the world and wants all to know Him.  My feeble efforts to do what He wants are immeasurable to His efforts.  I need to listen and study what He is doing and get on board.  What He is doing, He will make make sure that is completed.  What I try to make happen will require me to sustain stain it.  It’s easy to start doubting if I have control everything. I need to slow down and seek God’s heart, not to elevate myself or enhance my reputation, but to enjoy His presence.  

By cultivating honest conversations with Him, space is developed to refresh the soul, opening the door for Him to speak in a new way, or to confirm in my heart how great He is. We don’t know 2022 holds but we know we can live out what we believe God is calling us to do in Scripture.

A Prayer for Guidance

(From YouVersion reading plan “Prayers For A Fresh Start”)

God,

You know my heart. You understand my deepest wants and needs, and You know my every intention. You know me better than I know myself. There is nowhere I could run to escape Your presence, and nothing I could hide from You!

You alone are worthy of my praise.

I don’t always know what to ask for when I pray. My soul is weary and I am tired. I often worry about making the right decision—but I want to live a life that honors You.

Even though I may feel like I can’t move forward or see what’s ahead—You see me. And You know me. So please guide me. Show me the paths that lead to abundant life, and draw me near when I am tempted to stray from You.

I will place my hope in You at all times because You know all things, and You hold my life in Your hands. You are my strength in times of need, and You are my salvation.

So hold me close, Lord, and teach me to walk in a manner worthy of the calling You have given me. Direct my steps as You guard my life, because I want to glorify You.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.