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Prayer 2: The Voice Behind You

Are you in a difficult season? God will lead you through it.

In Isaiah 30:19-21, God tells us that He does sometimes allow us to go through tough times. He never tempts people to sin, so any difficulty caused by sin is not from Him. However, this life has plenty of struggles that are not caused by sin—and He uses those struggles to refine us, making us more like Jesus every day.

We also know from Romans 8:28 that all things work together for good if we love God and are called according to His purpose. Therefore, you have God's own reassurance that your situation is going to turn out all right.

But along the journey, Isaiah 30:20-21 promises that you will see God, your Teacher—and that you will hear His voice directing you.

When you're walking through a difficult season, it can be easy to fear making a misstep. However, you don't have to be afraid.

According to God's Word, Jesus Himself will not only instruct you and teach you in the way you should go (Psalm 32:8), but He will also remind you of the way at all times. Like the Good Shepherd that He is, His rod and staff will comfort you. He is walking right beside you, and He will help you get back onto the correct path anytime you veer to the right or to the left.

So pray this simple prayer for guidance today:

"Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for leading me and guiding me. Thank You for allowing me to go through this difficult season, for I know You are working it out for my good. I praise You, for You are good and gracious—and You are shepherding me right now.

Abba Father, please help me see You during this season. Help me to see what You are doing and to commune with You in the secret place of Your presence. Also, please help me to hear Your voice behind me, saying, 'This is the way; walk in it,' whenever I turn to the right or the left.

Lord, please keep me in the center of Your perfect will.

I don't want anything that is not Your best plan for me. So please give me wisdom today; give me ears to hear You and eyes to see You. And along the way, Your Word says You will keep me safe—and that You will help me walk in the plans You have for me.

Thank You, Heavenly Father. In Jesus' precious name, I pray, amen."