“Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God. ”
—Philippians 4:6
God, I am depending on You to provide for the following needs so I can take the next step as You have directed me.
You can also use My Prayer List as the central location for all your prayer lists.
“The Son is the radiance of his glory and the representation of his essence, and he sustains all things by his powerful word, and so when he had accomplished cleansing for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.”
—Hebrews 1:3
“Everything looks to you in anticipation, and you provide them with food on a regular basis. You open your hand, and fill every living thing with the food they desire.”
—Psalms 145:15-16
“And my God will supply your every need according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. ” —Philippians 4:19
“ Fear the Lord, you chosen people of his, for those who fear him lack nothing! Even young lions sometimes lack food and are hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.” —Psalms 34:9-10
“Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God.” —Philippians 4:6
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. ” —Matthew 7:7-8
Step 1: Ask God.
Step 2: Seek the doorway for God’s answer.
Step 3: Knock on the possible doors.
“Direct my steps by your word! Do not let any sin dominate me!” —Psalms 119:133
“If you love me, you will obey my commandments. ”—John 14:15
“ For the commandments, “Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not covet,” (and if there is any other commandment) are summed up in this, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no wrong to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.” —Romans 13:9-10
“For God did not call us to impurity but in holiness. ” —1 Thessalonians 4:7
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.” —Galatians 5:22
“Now without faith it is impossible to please him, for the one who approaches God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. ” —Hebrews 11:6
“Do not be conformed to this present world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may test and approve what is the will of God – what is good and well-pleasing and perfect.” —Romans 12:2
“In Christ we too have been claimed as God’s own possession, since we were predestined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to the counsel of his will.” —Ephesians 1:11
“Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with abundant advisers they are established” —Proverbs 15:22
“Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God. And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 4:6-7
Note:
You do not have to be able to answer “yes” to all of the preceding questions to confirm the direction as being from God.
You may not be able to answer some of the questions, but there should be a clear consensus among those that you can.
However, if you answer “no” to any of these questions wait on God to give you more confirmation before taking action.
“Then the Lord came and stood nearby, calling as he had previously done, “Samuel! Samuel!” Samuel replied, “Speak, for your servant is listening!”
—1 Samuel 3:10
What recent insights, impressions, counsel or signs made an impact on me that may be from God guiding my steps?
“Your word is a lamp to walk by, and a light to illumine my path.” —Psalms 119:105
“Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work.” —2 Timothy 3:16-17
(Joshua 1:8; Proverbs 6:22-23)
“But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. For he will not speak on his own authority, but will speak whatever he hears, and will tell you what is to come.” —John 16:13
“But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and will cause you to remember everything I said to you.” —John 14:26
(John 14:16-17)
“Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with abundant advisers they are established.” —Proverbs 15:22
“When there is no guidance a nation falls, but there is success in the abundance of counselors” —Proverbs 11:14
(Ephesians 4:15-16)
“ person plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps.”
—Proverbs 16:9
“The dice are thrown into the lap, but their every decision is from the Lord.” —Proverbs 16:33
(Genesis 50:19-20; Acts 17:26-27; Ephesians 1:11)
“But if we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous, forgiving us our sins and cleansing us from all unrighteousness.” —1 John 1:9
(2 Corinthians 6:16;7:1; Hebrews 10:22; 12:14)
“We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners, but if anyone is devout and does his will, God listens to him.” —John 9:31
“Teach me to do what pleases you, for you are my God. May your kind presence lead me into a level land.” —Psalms 143:10
(Proverbs 16:3; 23:26; Romans 12:1; 1 John 3:21-22)
“He has told you, O man, what is good, and what the Lord really wants from you: He wants you to carry out justice, to love faithfulness, and to live obediently before your God.” —Micah 6:8
“The reward for humility and fearing the Lord is riches and honor and life.” —Proverbs 22:4
(Proverbs 16:5; 29:23; Philippians 2:5-8)
“Do not be conformed to this present world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may test and approve what is the will of God – what is good and well-pleasing and perfect.” —Romans 12:2
(Philippians 4:8)
“For we live by faith, not by sight.” —2 Corinthians 5:7
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight.” —Proverbs 3:5-6
(Romans 14:23; Hebrews 10:23,36,38; 11:6)
“Rely on the Lord! Be strong and confident! Rely on the Lord!” —Psalms 27:14
(Lamentations 3:26; Psalms 37:7; 40:1; Romans 8:25)
“Then you will take delight in the Lord, and he will answer your prayers.” —Psalms 37:4
“You open your hand, and fill every living thing with the food they desire…He satisfies the desire of his loyal followers; he hears their cry for help and delivers them.” —Psalms 145:16,19
“The appetite of the sluggard craves but gets nothing, but the desire of the diligent will be abundantly satisfied.” —Proverbs 13:4
(Psalms 103:2,5; 119:116; Romans 8:5; Ephesians 4:22; 1 Timothy 6:9; 2 Timothy 2:22; 1 Peter 1:14)
“Then Jesus said to him, “‘If you are able?’ All things are possible for the one who believes.” —Mark 9:23
“I am able to do all things through the one who strengthens me. ” —Philippians 4:13
“So do not throw away your confidence, because it has great reward. For you need endurance in order to do God’s will and so receive what is promised.” —Hebrews 10:35-36
(Deuteronomy 31:6; Philippians 1:6; 1 Timothy 6:17)
“The Lord is good – indeed, he is a fortress in time of distress, and he protects those who seek refuge in him.” —Nahum 1:7
“I will be happy and rejoice in your faithfulness, because you notice my pain and you are aware of how distressed I am.” —Psalms 31:7
“And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose,.”—Romans 8:28
(Psalms 43:5; 138:7; Romans 8:35-37; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; 1 Peter 4:12-13)
“Do not let your hearts be distressed. You believe in God; believe also in me.” —John 14:1
“ By casting all your cares on him because he cares for you.” —1 Peter 5:7
“Do not be afraid of sudden disaster, or when destruction overtakes the wicked; for the Lord will be the source of your confidence, and he will guard your foot from being caught in a trap.” —Proverbs 3:25-26
“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you! Don’t be frightened, for I am your God! I strengthen you – yes, I help you – yes, I uphold you with my saving right hand!” —Isaiah 41:10
(Isaiah 54:14; Matthew 6:25-34; Hebrews 13:6)
“But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him. ”—James 1:5
List desires, opportunities, problems, and/or fears that occupy your thinking. Also record God’s answers and changes in your situations. This is a good way to remember the faithfulness of the Lord in your life.
“… there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries.”
—Daniel 2:28
“He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into the light.”
—Job 12:22
“But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth…”
—John 16:13
(Isaiah 55:8-9; Amos 4:13; Matthew 11:25)
“Then Jesus said to those Judeans who had believed him, “If you continue to follow my teaching, you are really my disciples 8:32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
—John 8:31-32
“For this reason we also, from the day we heard about you, have not ceased praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, ”
—Colossians 1:9
“So he told them, ‘My Father is working until now, and I too am working.’
For this reason the Jewish leaders were trying even harder to kill him, because not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was also calling God his own Father, thus making himself equal with God.So Jesus answered them, ‘I tell you the solemn truth, the Son can do nothing on his own initiative, but only what he sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does, the Son does likewise.’”
—John 5:17-19
“Make me understand your ways, O Lord! Teach me your paths! Guide me into your truth and teach me. For you are the God who delivers me; on you I rely all day long.”
—Psalms 25:4-5
“I will instruct and teach you about how you should live. I will advise you as I look you in the eye.”
—Psalm 32:8
“But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him. ”
—James 1:5
“For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. He stores up effective counsel for the upright, and is like a shield for those who live with integrity,…”
—Proverbs 2:6-7
“For God, our God, is our defender forever! He guides us!” —Psalm 48:14
“A person plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps.”—Proverbs 16:9
(Psalm 37:23; Proverbs 1:5; 4:7-8; 16:20,22; Luke 21:15; John 14:26)
“But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him.” — James 1:5
“But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth.”
—John 16:13
“Make me understand your ways, O Lord! Teach me your paths! Guide me into your truth and teach me. For you are the God who delivers me; on you I rely all day long.”
—Psalms 25:4-5
“Direct my steps by your word!…”
—Psalms 119:133
“But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him. ”
—James 1:5
• About my hopes and dreams?
• About my opportunities and pursuits?
• About my troubles and adversity?
• About my doubts and fears?
• By surrendering my will to Him.
• By humbling myself before Him.
• By renewing my mind with His truth.
• By having a mindset of faith, trust, and expectancy toward God.
• By being patient and willing to wait on God.
• Through His Word, the Bible.
• Through the Holy Spirit Who indwells me.
• Through other people.
• Through providential circumstances.
What recent insights, impressions, counsel, or signs made an impact on me that may be from God trying to guide my steps?
Does it comply with the directions given in God’s written Word?