A Prayer about the Guidance We Really Need

All-Wise God,

You know that every morning 

I look at my weather app 

to help me plan for my day—

how to dress, 

where to work out, 

when to walk my dog. 

So many of us seek guidance for life 

in little metal and glass boxes—

scanning the news headlines, 

scrolling through social media, 

seeking peace for our worries 

and guidance for living. 

Help us, Lord! 

Draw us to the truth 

that teaches and leads us 

to your holiness, kindness, 

and graciousness. 

Your Word instructs  sinners (Psalm 25:8); 

your Word shows us how to walk on your path, 

the path of “steadfast love and faithfulness” (Psalm 25:10). 

Your Word teaches the humble your way (Psalm 25:9). 

Your Word shows us the way we should choose—

what to do about that problem at work, 

how to show our children love through discipline, 

who to ask about help with depression and anxiety…

Lord, you have already turned to us 

and been so very gracious to us 

through the Living Word, 

your Son, our Savior. 

May we find comfort in affliction 

and companionship in loneliness 

as we embrace your wonderful Word. 

In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Read Psalm 25.