A Prayer for Guidance
"For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.⁠" Jeremiah 29:11, NASB

We have heard this scripture countless time. We have used the scripture as a stand-alone so many times that it can come across as a Christian cliché.
Today, let's do some self-reflection: Do you really trust that what God has for you is greater than the plans you have for yourself? Do you trust that He will lead and guide you?

It’s easy to trust God and to be guided when we can see the outcome, but it’s in the unknown where He also calls us to trust Him. We have a tendency of wanting to be in control, so following God into uncharted territory can make us feel anxious and insecure. But His promises remain true. ⁠

In Genesis 12, we read about how God led Abram into a legacy of blessing. God didn’t give Abram the answer, but He did tell him to go to foreign nations guiding Him along the way with tangible promises to hold onto. The commandment came before the blessing, but it also came with very little instruction. God asked Abram not only to trust Him but also to follow “blindly.” In order to receive all that God had for Him, Abram had to be willing to take the first step. What we see is that not only was Abram promised blessings, but later in Chapter 17, God spoke to Abram declaring that he would “be the father of the multitude of nations.” We are living in this promise even today. ⁠Are you willing to take the first step? Are you willing to lose yourself completely, give to God your whole mind, body and soul, and to let Him lead you into the path He has for you?

Romans 12:1 states: "Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship." Wow! What a concept of dying daily to ourselves and presenting our bodies to Christ for Him to guides us. We recognize that He is in control and He is Lord.

In the unknown, Abram had to learn to trust God and release control. What do you need to sacrifice control of to follow God into something greater? Maybe all God is asking you to do is to declare that your heart and life is His, forever. God is a good Father who wants good things for His children. We have to be willing to give Him our “yes.” When He calls, will you choose to listen and follow through?⁠ Whatever God is doing this season, make it your prayer: "Lord, I will follow! Don't Do It Without Me!"

WORD⁠
Philippians 4:6-7⁠: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.⁠"
Romans 12:1: "Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship."

WORSHIP

PRAYER
Lord, whatever you are doing this season, don't do it without me. Bless our families, relationships, jobs, church, communities. Guide us in this season. We pray for guidance and with that comes relinquishing control. Thank you that we don't have to be the one in control. You have the answers, Lord. We can have peace in simply trusting YOU. Give us confidence to step into the known and the unknown. Allow us to pray bold prayers and live with bold faith and trust you and the many blessings for your children. In Jesus name, Amen!

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Prayer Requests & Testimonies
Our prayer for you over the next thirty days is that your passion for God and His Word will be ignited, and that you will develop a hunger for His presence that is greater than ever before! We pray you make a spiritual investment and seek clarity in the areas of spiritual, personal, family and community. Don’t ever settle for anything less than a life full of passion and spiritual zeal for God. Keep the fire for God burning in your heart and do whatever it takes to feed your spiritual hunger for God.

Each day of prayer and fasting, we encourage you to keep a daily journal. Write any revelations that God gives you about yourself and about life in general. Share your prayer requests and your testimonies. Let's go into the War Room together!
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