A Prayer for God’s Steering within the 12 months Forward – Your Day by day Prayer – January 1

A Prayer for God’s Steering within the 12 months Forward 
By Keri Eichberger

Bible Studying:
“The LORD will information you all the time; he’ll fulfill your wants in a sun-scorched land and can strengthen your body. You’ll be like a well-watered backyard, like a spring whose waters by no means fail.” – Isaiah 58:11

Pay attention or Learn Beneath:

I really feel a bit misplaced proper now. It’s not that I don’t know the place I’m; I simply really feel a little bit not sure of the place to go subsequent. I can sense some type of change is required. Is it now? If not, when? And what precisely are the precise steps I’m alleged to take? Across the finish of the yr, I’m actually good at settling into the candy stillness of the vacation season, however as quickly because the Christmas tree is packed up, the home is ready to semi-normal once more, and the youngsters are again off to highschool, I do know it’s time to get to work. With no matter God has in retailer for me, this model new massive yr staring again at me. 

I watch and witness individuals sharing resolutions, hopes, and goals for the close to future, however what does God need for me, I’m wondering. I’ve some concepts, however I wish to be certain. I wish to know I’m according to His greatest for my life. In any case, I’ve discovered He positively is aware of greatest. Can you are feeling any of this? Perhaps you might have a number of tentative concepts, targets, and plans for the subsequent season. However do you wish to be certain of what God desires for you? May you employ some confidence that what you are about to embark on is the trail to the aim you’ve been craving too?

I do know. Effectively, what are we to do? 

The Bible assures us that God will information us. But, if I’m being sincere, I do know this, however nonetheless want and search affirmation that I’m listening to His directions and calls correctly. To present you a real-life instance, I lately had a pal convict me of one thing. I used to be telling her I wasn’t positive if one thing I used to be contemplating transferring ahead with was from God or simply effervescent up from my very own needs. She then requested if I had given it as much as the Lord. If I’d been in shut contact, connection, and prayer to get steerage from God. I assured her I used to be. To which she then advised perhaps I ought to stroll by way of and towards the doorways that have been at the moment opening. And proceed following the calls that maintain coming. 

And I feel she’s received an excellent level we will each take away right here. It’s this: If we’re really in Him, we will belief that what’s taking place to, inside, and round us will finally lead us the place He desires us. The secret’s to maintain the connection near and powerful with Him, our almighty counselor and lifeline. I do know I would like to carry tight to this reminder. And relaxation within the reassurance of proper right here, the place He has introduced me.

Pal, whenever you go to God, He’ll information you too. He’ll fulfill your wants wherever he leads you. And He’ll strengthen you for the highway, whether or not or not it’s stuffed with bumps and dips, easy as nonetheless water, or longer and windier than you suppose you possibly can face up to. He’ll maintain and maintain you. And He’ll do the identical for me, like a well-watered backyard, like a spring whose waters by no means fail. Keep shut. Keep related. He’s guiding you now. And He gained’t ever cease.  

Let’s Pray:

Lord God,
You might be all the time with me and able to information me. The one various issue is my willingness to name on You and keep shut and related to you. So typically, I’m wondering what path to take and lengthy for confidence and course. However I do know so long as I give up each state of affairs, circumstance, and option to You, I can belief the doorways You open and the steps I select. You might be strolling beside me each second, You all the time information me once I grasp your hand, and I could be assured You’ll finally lead me towards one thing good to your glory. Lord, I’m so grateful what’s greatest and that I can depend on You to take me there.
In Your reliable identify, amen.

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Keri Eichberger is a Jesus-loving Kentucky woman. She is married to her greatest pal, Mike, and has a full home of 5 children. After years of writing for a web based viewers, Keri turned ordained by way of Southeast Christian Church, giving her life to full-time ministry. She is the writer of Win Over Fear: Conquer What Shakes You and Soar With the One Who Overcomes, and has a ardour for sharing faith-filled encouragement by way of devotional writing. Join with Keri at KeriEichberger.com or Instagram.

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