Are you a Christian who recognizes the power of prayer for God’s direction?
You see, we make an infinite number of decisions in life.
Some are clear-cut.
But others…
not so much.
What do we do when we don’t know what to do?
When there’s no apparent right answer and no obvious wrong one?
When we just want what God wants, but we have no idea what that is?
First, we remind ourselves of the truth that God doesn’t want His will to be a mystery to us.
And then we draw near to Him in faith, asking Him to guide us.
No, He won’t write the answer in the sky or tattoo it on your forehead.
But when the time is right, He’ll open doors…after He closes a few first. He’ll bring conversations, information, and opportunities your way. He’ll nudge impressions on your heart that He confirms in other ways.
His methods are limitless, but one thing is sure:
He will guide you.
Whether it’s prayer for help with problems, prayer for wisdom and direction, or prayer for discernment in relationships, it is good to turn to the Scripture for guidance in our prayers.
I’ve compiled some Scripture for direction and transformed them into prayers for God’s guidance that I often lift to the Lord. Here are ten prayers for God’s direction, straight from God Himself in the pages of the Bible. Will you join me in praying the Scriptures for God’s direction?
Prayer for God’s Direction
1.)Tell God that you trust Him with all your heart, and that you don’t want to rely on your own understanding. Then commit to acknowledging Him in all your ways, and let Him know you’re trusting Him to make straight your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
2.)Claim God’s promise to instruct you, to teach you in the way you should go, and to counsel you with His eye upon you. (Psalm 32:8)
3.)Affirm to God that all your ways are pure in your own eyes, and that you have trouble seeing your own errors. Ask Him to “weigh your spirit” and examine your motives. (Proverbs 16:2)
4.)Echo Jesus’ words: “I seek not My own will but the will of Him who sent me.” Let God know that you just want what He wants, and ask Him to reveal that to you in His timing. (John 5:30)
5.)Repeat these words of the psalmist: “Let me hear Your lovingkindness in the morning; For I trust in You; Teach me the way in which I should walk; For to You I lift up my soul.”(Psalm 143:8)
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6.)Let God know that you’re asking for guidance, seeking His will, and knocking on the door of heaven. Claim His promise to give to those who ask, reveal to those who seek, and open to those who knock. (Matthew 7:7-8)
7.)Ask God for a humble spirit, and remind Him of His promise to lead the humble in what is right, and to teach the humble his way. (Psalm 25:9)
8.)Pray these words from Psalms: “Make me know Your ways, O LORD; Teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; For You I wait all the day.” (Psalm 25:4-5)
9.)Praise God for being your rock and your fortress. Then profess His promise to lead you and guide you for His name’s sake. (Psalm 31:3)
10.)Ask God to teach you His way, and commit to walking in His truth. Beg Him to give you an undivided heart to fear His name. (Psalm 86:11)
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Elizabeth Spencer says
Thank you for this, Jennifer. We are in a “don’t know what to do”/”meantime” situation in my little family these days. In addition to your wise counsel, we also cling to God’s promise through James that if we lack wisdom, we should ask for it, believing and not doubting. (My prayer sounds something like this: Lord! I lack wisdom! Please give it to me!) We are also trying to just do the next thing we already have wisdom about…the next thing we know we need to do, the next thing we have already committed to do–and to do it with excellence and wholeheartedness. This keeps us focused (and plenty busy) while we wait for “further instructions”!
Jennifer Clarke says
Hi, Elizabeth, and welcome! Thanks so much for stopping by. I’m glad this post encouraged you, and I love the other counsel you’ve offered to us. Praying for you and for God’s direction for your family!
shakeel bhatti says
hello sister prayer for me save me family save me still job life all lfie this location this organzation
amen shakeel bhatti
Jennifer Clarke says
Hello and welcome! Lifting you to our Father in prayer.
CEDRIC CABILAO says
hi’m Cedric from I am glad you council and God’d give right directions in life.
Jennifer Clarke says
Hello, Cedric, and welcome! Thank you for taking the time to say hello. God bless you!
Tona says
When I am unsure about certain things I use this time to seek Him more. I find when I seek Him more through prayer and studying the scriptures I am more sensitive to His voice and the prompting of the Holy Spirit. Like now I started a blog but I have been praying earnestly to the Lord if it was truly the direction He wanted me to take at this time.
Jennifer Clarke says
I agree, Tona! Times of uncertainty are times when God beckons me to press closer to Him. May we always eek His face and listen to His voice above all others!
Eveline Jansen says
Thank you so much for this Eye opener, thanks for show where to find your points in Gods Word.
It’s a great blog.
Eveline
Jennifer Clarke says
Hello, Eveline, and welcome! Thank you so much for stopping by, and for sharing how this post was an encouragement in your life.
ojoh charles says
God bless you for such a wonderful praying direction.
Jennifer Clarke says
Thank you, Ojoh!
Mary Ubachi-I says
So great blessed by this words/prayer. God bless you Jennifer.
Jennifer Clarke says
Praise the Lord! I’m so glad you were blessed by these prayers, Mary.
Obi chukwuemeka Martin's says
Please I had to pray for God’s direction cos am really confused about the carrier to follow the business to do I want to travel out of Nigeria to dubia but am scared if is d right decision and the will of God for me
Acho Sidonie says
Hi.thank u for this prayer points. I’m in a tight situation now and this is just what I needed I want to change my career so I’m waiting patiently on God’s direction for I trust in His guidance
Ishola says
Let d word of God be in me
Comfort says
Thank you for this 10points. Ran into you because of certain ideas for business direction. There is always something to do in business for your next season. I therefore submit to divine direction which I believe cones through revelations or ideas. I look up to you lord. Show me your way that I may walk in it.
Brenda Thompson says
Thank you,
Above all I give thanks to God for all my blessings, Today I realized for the first time why everywhere I went, every place I lived, and every door I knocked on was not meant for my journey. God is my journey, The life I was living was not the right direction.
I hit rock bottom, woke up to nothing, literally nothing. Homeless, broke, no way to go,no food, literally $12.00 to my name. This was not an over night thing, It was a 4 years of me not listening andseeking Gods direction.
My life now is God’s journey for me, Why, Because he knows my end from my beginning.. Thank you
And may God bless you.
Brenda
Adaji Faith says
Prayer for rerelationship direction.
Having 4 people
2 in mind
Don’t know the right one
Collins says
I needed just this. Am at what I can easily consider my all time low and am trusting God for direction.
manoffaith says
Thanks Jenifer. I found grate help and assistance by this post. Keep it up and may God increase you.
Peter Mwanza says
Awesome staff for God’s direction in my life of Christ walk. I can not do any thing In my life without God’s direction. Thank you so much for the wonderful scriptures of God’s direction.
Jennifer Clarke says
I’m glad this blessed you, Peter. Thank you for reading!
King Joshua says
Thank you
Jennifer Clarke says
You’re welcome!
Sogie Ebolo says
Good morning Jennifer, my name is Sogie. I need your prayers, to help me with God’s direction in my life. Am a minister of The Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, but am moving astray, because of what I went through in my formal church, and that period 2015, my beloved mother, went to be with The Lord, my faith was shaken, my world came crashing in front of me. Base on what my pastor did to me, that makes me not to believe or trust in any pastor anymore, cos I was betray and look down upon. I use to live my life for Christ, but since the incident. I want you to be my prayer partner. Thanks
Jennifer Clarke says
Hello, Sogie, and welcome! I will certainly pray for God’s leading in your life, and that He will free you from the chains of your past as your faith in Him grows. Thank you for sharing this with me!
mike says
Good day, I need you advise pls, I came across a website that talk about astrological sign, requesting for first name, date of birth, and country of birth, after submitting the form, the astrological reading was sent to me, mentioning one or two things that has to do with, and the things that lays ahead in the future, and for this to come to pass without missing the chance, she can guide me on how to achieve them, the reasons I did not go further to respond to her are 1. I don’t know where it will end up. 2. I am of the opinion that she want to play the role of God, instead of praying to God for divine direction for my life, I will start depending on her. I really need advise pls.
Jennifer Clarke says
Hello, Mike. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with me. You are wise to be hesitant about this situation. Only God knows the future, and only He is able to guide us in the right path. Psalm 139:16 says, “Your eyes saw my unformed being. All the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be.” If you aren’t sure whether you have a relationship with God, this post is a great place to start. If you are already walking with the Lord, I would encourage you to grow in your faith by spending as much time in the Bible as you can, and by joining a local church that upholds God’s Word as the standard for truth. I will pray for God’s leading and direction in your life, Mike.
Richard isi says
Thanks alot Jennifer for this. I’m confused about what to do next. Have been working for 5years now, no promotion and i barely have anything to show for it. i considering relocating to another country but i do not want want i want for myself alone but let God’s will be done. Have got a family now and i want the best for them especially my kids. Please join me in prayers.
Thanks
Jennifer Clarke says
Hello, and welcome! Taking some time to pray now that the Lord would clearly lead you, and that you would faithfully obey. Thanks so much for sharing this with me.
Moeketsi says
I thank God for this website now I will do the will of God in the right way praise God
Jennifer Clarke says
Hello, and welcome! I’m glad you found the prayers helpful.
Barbara says
Thank you, Jennifer. I have been a Christian for a while but still, struggle with letting go of what little control I have in my life and struggle with trust issues. But want more than ever for God to be the guiding light of my life. I hunger for more of Him and a deeper relationship with Him. Today, I’m feeling lost with no idea of what direction to go in my life. I do know that God has a greater plan for my life than I could ever imagine. Need strength and guidance to keep moving forward in my journey with Him.
Jennifer Clarke says
Hi, Barbara! Thank you so much for sharing this with me. I think most Christians can identify with the struggles you’ve expressed, yet God is so faithful to lead each of us. I will pray for the Lord to grant you the strength and guidance you need. Blessings to you!
Tonia Ekeh says
I thank God for his leading today to come across you, I am so blessed with word of wisdom, knowledge and understanding I got from this teaching of how to go to God for divine direction and 10 prayers for God’s directions. Mya God continue to increase you in wisdom, knowledge and understanding. remain ever blessed
Jennifer Clarke says
I’m glad this was a blessing to you, Tonia. Thank you for your kind words!
Linus Emem says
I really appreciate this site.
I need God’s direction in my life which I’m yet to discovered his plans concerning my calling
I have been hustling for the past 30yrs but nothing to shows
I really need prayers,for finance open door, business and possible marriage
Jennifer Clarke says
I’m honored to pray for you about these things, and I truly thank you for sharing with me. God is faithful to lead those who earnestly seek Him, so I will pray that He will keep your heart steadfast toward the Lord.
Amadi says
Thanks Mrs Jennifer for the words that you have written that has shown me on how to trust more in God… As m just been relieved from too many doubts in my mind, now I know God truly cares.. once again thank you and God bless you.
Jennifer Clarke says
I’m glad this encouraged you. He does indeed care for you! (I Peter 5:7)
Adeniji Abisola says
Thank you for this words, I am going through series of uncertain situation in my life (e.g shld I accept this job or not?, is this the line of work I should be in? , shld I accept this job offer?, is it truly in line with God’s purpose? etc). This became an inspiration and I believe that God will come through, shared to my friend’s and family in order to assist any going through similar situation.
Thank you once again
Jennifer Clarke says
Hello there, and welcome! I’m so glad this post provided some insight. I praise the Lord for His Word that is living and powerful!
Yvettiiiiii says
Hi, am Yvettiiiiii and am 34 yrs old.All my life I have being very lonely knew my mother at 8 and my father at 19 years,living from one home to the other as househelp don’t have a life of my own till toady still living with a family friend.All the houses I lived in I received serious beatings every week or after two weeks it is very sure till today I still receive beatings. I had my first boyfriend last year 2017 and my first sex February 25 2017. Nothing good comes or happened to me but I really want to go to school. In this my present house they send me to school am in the university studying women’s studies and sociology,please help me in praying for God’s direction in my life full of sadness and loneliness right now am on a three days fasting from 6 am to 6 pm, please help me in prayers I beg of you.
Jennifer Clarke says
Hello there, and welcome! Thank you for sharing with me about your life. I am honored to pray for you, asking God to protect you, provide for you, and guide you. Are you a believer in Jesus Christ? If you’re not sure, you will find this post helpful, and this one as well. May God bless you richly with the knowledge of Him, and with a deeper understanding of His great love for you.
Arrey phylomina says
My name is phylomina i am so confuse about my life now I got job which they said we are working as staigiaire and this job is ending this month and I don’t even know what to do next whether going to business or writing entrances to some schools but now my country has crises which I don’t even know what to do next whether going to business or writing entrances to schools am stock I need ur advice and prayers for divine direction now
Jennifer Clarke says
Hello there! I’m honored to pray for the Lord’s direction in your life. Knowing God’s will comes from knowing God’s Word, through which we know God Himself, so I would encourage you during this time of uncertainty to devote as much time as you can in Bible study and prayer. You might consider working through the Gospel of John, as that book focuses on Jesus’ character through several “I am” statements He makes. Thank you for reading, and for sharing your heart here.
Ivy says
Thank you for this post. I feel that I am at a point in my life where I need God’s direction. This has spoken deeply to me.
Jennifer Clarke says
Hello, Ivy, and thank you for sharing with me how this impacted your life. I pray that God would direct your path as you look to Him in faith.
Robert Wayne says
Hi Jennifer, I need to pray for God’s Divine Intervention in my personal life. I’m in love with a woman who isn’t in love with me. I pray that God will intercede and enter into her mind to feel the same about me as I do about her.
Jennifer Clarke says
Hi, Robert, and thanks for sharing your heart here. I will pray for you, that God’s will would be done in your situation, and also that He would help you to know Him, love Him, and serve Him with all your heart and all your soul.
God’s Girl says
Hello Jennifer! If this isn’t a sign that you are here then something is not right. I need prayers for my sister’s mental illness that she is clueless of and blames everyone else for her troubles. As a whole of a family we have tried just about everything and she will shut us out…especially me. She needs God’s guidance for sure!!!!! But she needs to be true to herself and not lie and then believe these lies and then those lies snow ball… next thing the family knows she has made up a new story in her head about one of us or a job and there again is no communication…it is a disease i was told by a doctor, but I cannot think of the name now. She can get the proper help if she would only see what everyone else can see. We love her so much, just asking for God to guide her to wellness and to listen to one of her doctors. Also stop putting the burden on our older parents they have enough to worry about and its their time to live their life for heaven sake…they already raised us…we all make our own way in
life and they taught us to save money, pay bills, etc. we are well into our adult life with children grown…..Thank you !!
God’s Girl
Jennifer Clarke says
Hello, and thank you so much for sharing your heart here. I will certainly pray for your sister, for your parents, and for your entire family. This is certainly a troublesome situation, and I will pray for God’s lavish grace, wisdom, provision, and strength.
Agwuibe Paul Bobby says
Good day ma, please i need you to help me pray for God to direct me in all i want to do from this moment of my life. I just realised that am at a point in my life where i need God’s direction because a i have been doing for myself have not been going as i had planned it to be. Please ma i would really be grateful for this. Paul Bobby
Jennifer Clarke says
Hello there, and thank you for sharing this with me. I’m honored to pray for you, asking God to help you look to Him in faith in all things, that you might know Him, love Him, and serve Him with all your heart, soul, and strength.
Ariel Shanelle says
Hey Jennifer,
There are certainly times when God is silent. However, we need to continue to worship and praise Him because no matter what He’s saying or not saying, He is always working for us. God is so good.
Thanks for this post. God bless you!
Jennifer Clarke says
Hi, Ariel! Thanks for stopping by. Though God seems silent at times, I’m learning more and more that He is actually never silent because we always have access to His living, abiding Word. He is indeed so, so good!