Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your promise to instruct me and teach me the way in which I should go; that You will counsel me with Your eye upon me (Psalm 32:8). Teach me Your ways so I may know You and continue to find favor with You (Exodus 33:13). Give me an understanding heart that openly responds to the wisdom and direction I receive from You (1 Kings 3:9), so I can become responsive and obedient to all Your Will (Proverbs 3:1).
Your Word tells us that if one rebukes a discerning man, he will gain knowledge (Proverbs 19:25), for knowledge comes easily to the discerning (Proverbs 14:6). I am Your servant; please, give me a discerning heart that I may understand Your statues (Psalm 119:125). For You, through Your Word, give wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning (Daniel 2:21).
You promised to guide me in the way of wisdom, Lord, so when I walk, my steps will not be hampered; and when I run, I will not stumble. My path will be clear, and open to me (Proverbs 4:11-12). In turn, I promise to let my eyes look straight ahead with fixed purpose and to keep my gaze straight before me (Proverbs 4:25), looking to Jesus, the Author of all faith (Hebrews 12:2). With Your wisdom beside me and Your Spirit leading me, I will consider well the path of my feet, and I will let all my ways be established and ordered aright. I will not swerve to the right or the left; I will keep my foot from evil (Proverbs 4:26-27). My faithful Father, when I should turn to the right or to the left, please cause my ears to hear a voice behind me saying, “this is the way; walk in it” (Isaiah 30:21). Please, guide me to follow Your paths.
A wise man’s heart discerns both the proper time and the proper procedure; for there is a proper time and procedure for every matter (Ecclesiastes 8:5-6). You inform us that whoever keeps the law is a discerning son (Proverbs 28:7). Your Word promises me, Lord, that You always order the steps of a good person, and You delight in the way of a person who follows You (Psalm 37:23). With all my heart, Father, I want to follow Your ways; to be the kind of person who brings joy and delight to Your heart (Psalm 149:4). That I may walk, live and conduct myself in a manner worthy of You, Lord, fully pleasing You and desiring to please You in all things, steadily growing and increasing in Your knowledge (Colossians 1:10).
Your Word tells me: One is mature who, by constant use, has trained himself to distinguish good from evil (Hebrews 5:14). Please teach me to discern between the righteous and the wicked, between the one who serves You and the one who does not (Malachi 3:18).
I humbly ask that You always guide me with Your good judgment and teach me Your ways (Psalm 25:9). O Lord; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressor [the devil] (Psalm 27:11). Lead me, O Lord, in Your righteousness because of my enemy — make straight Your way before me (Psalm 5:8). You are my God forever and ever. Please be my guide even to the end (Psalm 48:14). Cause me to know the way in which I should walk for to You I lift up my soul (Psalm 143:8).
Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; may Your good Spirit lead me on level ground (Psalm 143:10). You promised to guide me with Your counsel (Psalm 73:24); that everywhere Your hand will guide me, Your right hand will hold me fast (Psalm 139:10); You will guide my feet into the path of peace (Luke 1:79).
Jesus has been made unto me wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:30), and now I listen to Your Word, so I may add to my learning. This will develop a discerning heart in me that I may be guided by Your wisdom (Proverbs 1:5). Attend to my prayer, dearest Father, as I inclined my ear and my mind to Your Word (Proverbs 4:20).
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