Psalm 25:4-5 – “Show me your ways, LORD, teach me your paths. Fill me with peace in knowing that even if I take a wrong turn, Your purpose will prevail. Give me a heart of discernment to know when You are using someone to speak instruction into my heart and my circumstances, and give me the strength and courage to follow through with that advice, even when it’s hard. Lord, thank You for the people You have divinely placed in my life who speak holy truth, love and words of wisdom. In your precious name, Amen.Ī Prayer for Discernment and Wisdom When You Need God’s Direction Today, and every day, I want to live my life for you, Jesus. But I want to live today as if it were the first or the last day of my life, giving thanks for every good and perfect gift you choose to give. I know earthly life is short and fleeting, Lord. And I’m so grateful that you died for me, rising again on your own new morning-so that every day could be filled with the wonder of your love, the freedom of your Spirit, and the joy of knowing you. Keep my feet from stumbling and my mind from wandering into distractions that could steal precious time and energy from the most important things you have designed for me. Help me to treat each person I encounter as you would, with respect and love, forgiving others and asking for forgiveness myself when needed.Īs I start this day, help me remember that I belong to you, and my desire is to act accordingly. Make whatever work I do be marked with excellence rather than perfectionism, as I seek not to make a name, but to make a difference. Keep me from putting my foot in my mouth, and help me guard the affections of my heart today, Lord. Help me to set my thoughts on things above and to speak only what will help and encourage others. As the Bread of Life, your food, like manna, will sustain me throughout any trials and hungers.

As I dress, let me wear the armor you’ve provided daily: the helmet of salvation, the breastplate of righteousness, the shield of faith, the belt of truth, the shoes of peace, and the sword of the spirit-with prayer on my tongue: praise for you and petitions for those around me and those I meet.įeed me today with your daily bread.

Today I want to start the day with you on my mind and in my heart. Thank you for today, a new opportunity to love, give, and be all that you want me to be. It’s a good day to be glad and give thanks, and I do, Lord. Yesterday is gone and with it any regrets, mistakes, or failures I may have experienced. Good morning, Lord! Today’s a new day, a chance for a new start. Help me live today in a way that brings honor to Your holy name. As I face tough choices and hard situations, help me remember my belovedness, help me remember that I am Your child and Your representative to the world around me. Help me be like Nehemiah, help me come to you for guidance, strength, provision and protection. Lord, I’m here today with open hands and an open heart, ready to depend on you to help me through the day and all it will bring my way. In Jesus’ Name, AmenĪ Prayer for Guidance When Life is Challenging I pray for guidance from your Spirit- let your will and promises always be a meditation of my heart. Help me grow in the fruit of the Spirit and so walk closer with Yourself. Help me crave your presence more than I crave sin. I know that any sin can grieve and diminish the voice of the Spirit, and I pray against the temptation to sin. Lord, I pray you would move the Spirit more boldly in my life. Forgive me for getting ahead of Your plans, and help me know when to stop and listen for Your direction. Heavenly Father, thank You for Your guidance.

Prayer for guidance and direction