Scripture Reading: Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 32:8; Isaiah 30:21
Key Scripture: “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go.”
— Psalm 32:8
Devotional Reading
One of the great benefits of our relationship with God is divine direction.
God does not merely want to hear our requests. He wants to participate in the journey of our lives.
The Lord’s Prayer begins with relationship: “Our Father.” This relationship provides the foundation for everything that follows.
When we recognize God as Father, we become interested in what He wants for us.
A son naturally wants to know what his father desires: Father, what do You want me to do? Where do You want me to go? How do You want me to respond? What is Your will concerning this matter?
These are important prayer questions.
Prayer is not simply presenting God with our plans and asking Him to approve them. It is also coming before Him with a heart that is willing to receive His direction.
The Father knows what lies ahead. He knows the safe path that will serve His purpose for your life.
Therefore, do not rush through prayer. Make room for God’s direction.
Personal Reflection
- When I pray about important matters, am I willing to receive God’s direction, even when it differs from what I want?
Life Application
- In your prayer today, spend less time telling God what you want and deliberately ask, “Father, what do You want?”
Prayer Points
- Father, lead me in the way I should go. Keep me from making decisions contrary to Your will.
- Give me a heart that is willing to obey Your direction.