In Proverbs 3:5-6, it is written: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
This verse reminds us of the importance of fully trusting in God and recognizing Him in all areas of our lives. In one of the previous texts (“Unnecessary Battles”), we discussed avoiding fighting battles that do not come from the Lord, conflicts that arise from our own decisions and can divert us from the plan that God has for us.
Today, I want to pray with you for the courage to completely surrender our lives to God, trusting in His wisdom and guidance to lead us along the right path.
You don’t need to pray exactly as I’m going to say here. I know that everyone has their way of talking to the Father, and it is important that we individually seek intimacy with Him. Therefore, feel comfortable talking to the Lord in your own way. But if you want, I will be happy to accompany you in this prayer.
Prayer
“Lord, I acknowledge that I often make decisions without seeking Your guidance, leading me into unnecessary battles.
Today, I ask for Your wisdom to be present in me, Father. Please, do not let me walk without hearing Your voice. Speak to me and grant me the courage and boldness to follow You in every step, setting aside my own desires and wishes, and focusing solely on Your dreams for me.
Teach my heart to discern the paths I should take, so that I may trust You completely, surrendering my life and decisions into Your sovereign hands, knowing that You will accomplish much more than I could ever plan or dream. I desire to acknowledge Your presence at all times and not to rely on my own understanding, but to continually seek Your will and guidance in all circumstances.
Deliver me from temptations and instruct my heart not to be swayed by emotions. While it is normal to feel, do not allow me to be governed by my feelings. I aspire to do everything in Your name and for Your glory.
Direct my steps, illuminate my path, and fill me with Your Holy Spirit, leaving no room for my ego. Empower my heart to distinguish between the battles worth fighting and those I should avoid, so that I may grow closer to Your Kingdom.
You are my faithful guide and protector, and my faith in You carries me through every storm, enabling me to stand firm in Your truth.
Make me an instrument of Your peace and love in this world, living according to Your will and glorifying Your name in all things.
In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.”
