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A prayer for guidance and wisdom
When you don't know which way to go, these prayers ask God for wisdom and the courage to follow where He leads.
The prayers on this page were written for Lamp & Flame; you're welcome to pray, copy and share them. Bible verses are quoted from the King James Version.
A prayer for guidance
Lord, I need Your direction. I don't know which way to go, but You do. Make the path clear, close the doors I shouldn't walk through and give me peace about the right one. Help me trust You with what I can't see yet. In Jesus' name, Amen.
A prayer for wisdom
Father, Your Word says that if anyone lacks wisdom, they can ask You. I'm asking. Give me wisdom for this decision and the humility to listen to good counsel. Amen.
A prayer for strength and guidance
God, give me strength for today and guidance for tomorrow. Lead me in Your ways and hold my hand when I'm unsure. Amen.
A prayer before a big decision
Lord, before I decide, I bring it to You. Search my heart and show me my motives. If this is right, give me peace; if it isn't, give me the courage to wait. Amen.
Scripture to pray with
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.”
“And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.”
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.”