Praying for God’s DirectionSample

Let’s pray, asking God to prepare our hearts to follow Him wherever He leads. For God asks for our obedience even as we ask for His guidance. We often wander off the path, so we ask Him to forgive us and lead us by the hand into what He has for us.

Father, You know the path You have chosen for me. You know where I need to go to fulfill the purpose You have established for me. You know the path I should take and the decisions I should make that will enable me to live out my destiny. 

And yet, even though I know this about You, I still often choose to go my own way and prefer my own wisdom over Yours. Forgive me for this short-sightedness, which limits my potential to fulfill all You have for me. 

I confess that I have often failed to follow You and have chosen my own way. Forgive me, O Lord, for the pride that wells up within me and causes me to think that I know better than You, rather than truly seeking Your guidance and direction each step of the way. Lord, teach me to listen and obey. In Jesus' name, amen.

What decisions have you recently made that have taken you off the right path? What steps can you take to follow in faithfulness?