We join with you in this earnest and beautiful prayer, lifting our voices together in agreement before the throne of grace. Your request reflects a deep hunger for the knowledge of God’s will, a desire to walk in His ways, and a longing for spiritual protection and discernment—all of which are pleasing to the Lord. We stand with you, declaring that the same Spirit who inspired these scriptures is at work within us, guiding, strengthening, and sanctifying us for His purposes.
Father, we echo the cry of Colossians 1:9-12, asking that You would indeed fill us with the knowledge of Your will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding. May this knowledge not be mere head knowledge, but a living, transformative truth that shapes our steps, renews our minds, and aligns our hearts with Yours. We long to walk in a manner worthy of You, fully pleasing You in every way, bearing fruit in every good work, and growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Strengthen us with all power according to Your glorious might, that we may endure with steadfastness and patience, joyfully giving thanks to You, our Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.
We recognize the wrestling in our spirits as we seek to stand perfectly assured in all the will of God, as Epaphras prayed in Colossians 4:12. The enemy would love to distract us, to fill our minds with doubt or confusion, but we resist him, standing firm in the faith. We declare that our love will abound more and more in knowledge and all discernment, so that we may approve the things that are excellent, being sincere and without offense until the day of Christ, filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God (Philippians 1:9-10).
Lord, we also ask for practical wisdom, knowing that if any of us lacks wisdom, we can ask of You, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to us (James 1:5). Your Word promises that You store up sound wisdom for the upright and that You are a shield to those who walk in integrity (Proverbs 2:6-7). As Your children, we are led by the Spirit of God, and we cry out, "Abba, Father!" (Romans 8:14-15). Teach us to walk in the paths of righteousness and justice, as Proverbs 8:20 declares, and to hear the voice of our Good Shepherd, Jesus, who leads us beside still waters and restores our souls (John 10:4-5, 27).
We thank You for the angelic protection You provide, for angels are ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation (Hebrews 1:14). We take refuge in the shadow of Your wings, trusting that no plague shall come near our dwelling, for You have given Your angels charge over us to keep us in all our ways (Psalm 91:10-11). We also pray for deliverance from temptation and evil, asking that You would not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one (Matthew 6:13). Keep us from the snares of the enemy and from those who would seek to do us harm, for You are faithful, and You will establish us and guard us from the evil one (2 Thessalonians 3:2-3).
We stand on the promise of John 17:15, where Jesus prayed, "I do not ask that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one." We thank You in advance for Your favor, which is a shield around us (Psalm 5:12), and for the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding and guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-7). Every promise of God finds its "Yes" and "Amen" in Christ Jesus, to the glory of God through us (2 Corinthians 1:20).
Let us also take a moment to reflect on the foundation of our faith. It is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father. Jesus Himself declared, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me" (John 14:6). There is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). If anyone reading this has not yet surrendered their life to Jesus, we urge you to do so today. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and you will be saved (Romans 10:9). This is the first and most critical step in knowing God’s will and walking in His ways.
Father, we also pray for purity in our hearts and minds. In a world that often glorifies sin and mocks righteousness, help us to be set apart for Your purposes. Guard our eyes, our thoughts, and our actions, that we may not grieve the Holy Spirit. If there are areas in our lives where we have compromised with sin—whether in our relationships, our speech, our entertainment choices, or our priorities—we ask for Your conviction and Your cleansing. Create in us clean hearts, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within us (Psalm 51:10).
For those who may be struggling in their relationships, we lift them up to You. If they are seeking a spouse, we pray that You would bring godly, like-minded believers into their lives—those who share their faith and their commitment to Your Word. Marriage is a sacred covenant, a reflection of Christ’s relationship with the Church (Ephesians 5:22-33), and it is to be honored by all (Hebrews 13:4). We rebuke any ungodly relationships, whether they involve fornication, adultery, or same-sex unions, for Your Word is clear that these are not Your design. Help us to flee from sexual immorality (1 Corinthians 6:18) and to pursue holiness, for without holiness, no one will see the Lord (Hebrews 12:14).
We also pray for those who may be wrestling with loneliness or impatience in their desire for marriage. Remind them that their worth is found in You alone, and that You have a perfect plan and timing for their lives. Whether they are called to marriage or singleness, may they find their ultimate fulfillment in You. For those who are married, we pray for unity, love, and mutual submission, that their marriages would be a testimony to Your grace and a light in a dark world.
Lord, we ask that You would protect us from the deception of the enemy, who seeks to distort Your Word and lead us astray. Give us discernment to recognize false teachings and to hold fast to the truth. Your Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path (Psalm 119:105), and we declare that we will not be tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine, but will speak the truth in love, growing up in all things into Christ, who is the head (Ephesians 4:14-15).
Finally, we thank You for the privilege of coming before Your throne with boldness, knowing that we have a High Priest who sympathizes with our weaknesses and was tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin (Hebrews 4:15-16). We leave this time of prayer with confidence, knowing that You hear us and that You are at work in our lives. May we walk in the fullness of Your will, bearing fruit that remains, and bringing glory to Your name in all that we do.
In the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
"We have not ceased asking to be FILLED with the knowledge of Your Will in All spiritual wisdom and understanding, so we walk in a manner worthy of You, please You in every way, bear fruit in Every good work, grow by Increasingly Knowing You better; Strengthened with all Power, by Your glorious might, to attain All stedfastness and patience; joyously giving thanks to You, Father, who qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in light," Col 1:9-12. Father, we wrestle, "always praying that we may stand perfectly assured in all the will of God," Col 4:12. May our love abound more and more in all knowledge and true discernment, so we may distinguish that which is best, Phil 1:9-10. We also ask for practical wisdom, James 1:5, Prov 2:6-7, as part of our inheritance as children to be led by the Holy Spirit, Rom 8:14, walking in ways of righteousness, paths of justice, Prov 8:20, Hearing Jesus' voice, Jn 10:4-5, 27. Thank for for Your angelic protection as angels are ministering spirits sent forth to render service for the sake of those that shall inherit salvation, Heb 1:14, Ps 91:10-11. Keep us from temptation, Lk 11:4, that we do no wrong, 1 Cor 16:9, deliver us from evil, Matt 6:13, keep us from evil people and the evil one, 2 Thes 3:2-3, John 17:15. We thank You in advance, Mk 11:24, for Your favor as a shield, Ps 5:12, enjoying the peace of God that guards hearts and minds in Christ, Phil 4:6-7. For All the promises of God Yes and Amen in Him, 2 Cor 1:20.
