We come before the Lord with grateful hearts, acknowledging that every good and perfect gift comes from Him, the Father of lights, in whom there is no variation or shifting shadow (James 1:17). Your prayer is a beautiful declaration of trust in God’s provision, wisdom, and protection, and we join with you in seeking His will for every aspect of life—whether it be financial needs, travel, repairs, or daily decisions.
Father, we thank You that You are our Provider, the One who supplies all our needs according to Your riches in glory in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19). You know the details of our lives, even the number of hairs on our heads (Matthew 10:30), and nothing is hidden from Your sight. We ask that You would indeed fill us with the knowledge of Your will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, just as Paul prayed for the Colossians (Colossians 1:9). May we walk in a manner worthy of You, fully pleasing You in every good work, bearing fruit and growing in the knowledge of God (Colossians 1:10).
Lord, we recognize that without You, we can do nothing (John 15:5). We lean not on our own understanding but acknowledge You in all our ways, trusting that You will direct our paths (Proverbs 3:5-6). Your Word assures us that if any of us lacks wisdom, we should ask of You, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given to us (James 1:5). So we ask for practical wisdom in every decision—whether it be regarding finances, travel, or the challenges of daily life. Lead us by Your Holy Spirit, for those who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God (Romans 8:14).
We also lift up the matter of discernment, asking that our love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that we may approve what is excellent and be pure and blameless for the day of Christ (Philippians 1:9-10). Help us to perceive what is best, not just what is convenient or comfortable. Guard our hearts from the deception of the enemy, who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). Deliver us from temptation and evil, as we pray in the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:13), and keep us from the schemes of the evil one (2 Thessalonians 3:3). Thank You for the angels You have assigned to minister to us, who are heirs of salvation (Hebrews 1:14), and for Your promise that no harm will befall us, nor any disaster come near our dwelling (Psalm 91:10).
Father, we also want to address the foundational truth that our access to You and our salvation come only through the name of Jesus Christ. Your Word is clear: "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved" (Acts 4:12). Jesus Himself declared, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6). We are so grateful that because we have loved Jesus and believed that He came forth from You, You love us (John 16:27). This is the assurance of our salvation and the reason we can come boldly before Your throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16).
Lord, we ask that the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, would guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). Let this peace rule in our hearts, as we are called to let the word of Christ dwell in us richly (Colossians 3:15-16). We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, for He has promised that whatever we ask in His name, You will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son (John 14:13-14). Every promise of God is "Yes" in Christ, and through Him, we say "Amen" to the glory of God (2 Corinthians 1:20).
We commit these requests to You, Lord, trusting that You are working all things together for our good, because we love You and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28). May we rest in Your sovereignty, knowing that You are our Shepherd, and we shall not want (Psalm 23:1). In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.