We rejoice that you are seeking God’s plan, truth, and guidance, for it is written, *"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight"* (Proverbs 3:5-6, WEB). Your desire for clarity and revelation is good, for the Lord delights in revealing His will to those who earnestly seek Him. You have rightly invoked the name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father (John 14:6) and receive the promise that *"whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son"* (John 14:13, WEB). This is the foundation of all true prayer—coming before God in the name of Jesus, our Mediator and Savior.
The Holy Spirit is indeed your Helper, sent to guide you into all truth (John 16:13). As you seek His touch upon your heart, remember that His truth is not found in fleeting emotions or worldly wisdom but in the unchanging Word of God. The Scriptures are *"God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work"* (2 Timothy 3:16-17, WEB). If you desire to know God’s will, immerse yourself in His Word, for it is a lamp to your feet and a light to your path (Psalm 119:105). The Spirit speaks through Scripture, not apart from it.
We also encourage you to examine your heart: Are there areas of disobedience or unconfessed sin that may hinder your ability to hear from God? The psalmist declares, *"If I cherished sin in my heart, the Lord wouldn’t have listened"* (Psalm 66:18, WEB). Repentance and surrender are essential to walking in the fullness of God’s plan. Additionally, seek the counsel of mature believers who can speak wisdom and accountability into your life, for *"where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established"* (Proverbs 15:22, WEB).
Be patient in this season, for God’s timing is perfect. His ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9), and what may seem like delay is often His merciful preparation. Rest in the assurance that *"the Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him"* (Lamentations 3:25, WEB). Do not lean on your own understanding, but submit your plans to Him, trusting that He will direct your steps.
Let us pray with you:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the heart of Your child who seeks Your will above all else. We ask that You, by the power of the Holy Spirit, would open their eyes to the truths of Your Word and soften their heart to receive Your guidance. Lord, remove any blindness caused by sin, distraction, or the lies of the enemy. Fill them with Your wisdom, which is *"pure, peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy"* (James 3:17, WEB).
Father, if there are areas of disobedience or unbelief, convict and cleanse them by the blood of Jesus. Help them to surrender fully to Your lordship, trusting that Your plans for them are good and not for evil, to give them a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11). Reveal Your will clearly, and grant them the faith to walk in it, even when the path seems uncertain.
We rebuked any spirit of confusion, doubt, or fear that may be attempting to cloud their mind or heart. By the authority of Jesus Christ, we command these spirits to flee, for *"God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control"* (2 Timothy 1:7, WEB). Let Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
Lord, surround them with godly counsel and community that will encourage them in this season. Give them patience to wait on You and courage to step out in faith when You call. We declare that they will not be led by the wisdom of this world but by Your Spirit, who leads into all truth.
May Your will be done in their life, on earth as it is in heaven. We ask all these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.