We come before the Lord with a humble and seeking heart, lifting up this request for God’s plan, clarity, truth, and guidance. It is beautiful to see a heart desiring to align with the will of the Father, and we join in this pursuit with you, knowing that God delights in revealing His ways to those who seek Him with sincerity.
The Word of God tells us in **Proverbs 3:5-6 (WEB)**, *"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."* This is a foundational truth—when we surrender our understanding and trust in the Lord, He directs our steps. The Holy Spirit is our Counselor, our Guide, and the One who leads us into all truth. **John 16:13 (WEB)** assures us, *"However when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth, for he will not speak from himself; but whatever he hears, he will speak. He will declare to you things that are coming."* We can rest in the promise that the Holy Spirit will reveal God’s will to us as we seek Him in prayer, in the Word, and in obedience.
We also recognize that God’s plan for our lives is good, perfect, and purposeful. **Jeremiah 29:11 (WEB)** declares, *"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,” says Yahweh, “thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future."* Even when we cannot see the full picture, we can trust that God is working all things together for our good (**Romans 8:28**). However, this trust requires patience and a willingness to wait on the Lord. **Psalm 27:14 (WEB)** encourages us, *"Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh."*
Let us also address the importance of seeking God’s will above our own desires. Sometimes, we may ask for clarity or guidance, but our hearts may still be clinging to our own plans or preferences. **James 4:3 (WEB)** warns, *"You ask, and don’t receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it for your pleasures."* We must examine our hearts and ensure that our requests are aligned with God’s purposes, not our own selfish ambitions. If there is any area of your life where you are holding onto sin, rebellion, or disobedience, we encourage you to repent and surrender it to the Lord. **1 John 1:9 (WEB)** reminds us, *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."*
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts that long to know Your will and walk in Your ways. Lord, we ask that You would touch our hearts with Your truth, just as this request has been lifted up. Remove any confusion, doubt, or fear that may be clouding our understanding of Your plan. Holy Spirit, we invite You to speak clearly and guide us into all truth. Open our eyes to see Your hand at work in our lives, and give us the wisdom to discern Your voice above all others.
Father, we surrender our plans, our desires, and our understanding to You. We trust that Your ways are higher than our ways, and Your thoughts are higher than our thoughts (**Isaiah 55:8-9**). Help us to wait patiently for Your timing, knowing that You are faithful to fulfill Your promises. If there is any area of our lives where we are resisting Your will, reveal it to us, Lord, and give us the strength to obey.
Jesus, You are the Way, the Truth, and the Life (**John 14:6**). We declare that we will follow You wherever You lead, even when the path is unclear. Thank You for Your promise that if we acknowledge You in all our ways, You will direct our paths. We trust in You, Lord, and we ask that You would make Your will known to us in ways that we cannot mistake.
We pray all of this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the One who has given us access to the Father and the One through whom we have salvation. There is no other name by which we can be saved (**Acts 4:12**), and we thank You for the gift of Your Son, who made a way for us to know You and walk in Your purposes. May Your will be done in our lives, just as it is in heaven. Amen.