Walling in His Way And Will | Guided Prayers

Today, we are going to pray from Psalm 40, verse 8.

Psalms 40:8

It says, I desire to do your will, my God.

At its deepest level, obedience is not simply about doing what is right.

It is about delighting in the one who leads you.

As your love for God grows, obedience becomes less about obligation and more about a relationship.

Following God becomes a joy because you trust his heart.

Spend a few moments thanking God for inviting you into relationship with him.

Think on the joy and freedom that come from walking closely with Jesus and thank him.

Or maybe you felt convicted that you can't remember the last time you considered what is God's will in your decision making in daily life.

This is something we are all growing in as we live our life with Jesus.

His desires become our desires as we are changed by his love.

Today let's pray and ask God to deepen our love for him and awareness of his will in our lives.

Bring before him any areas where obedience has felt burdensome or difficult.

Invite God to transform duty into delight and fear into trust.

Ask him to spark that desire in you to seek out his will.

Ask him to help you follow him with a willing and joyful heart.

Now sit quietly and enjoy God's presence for a moment.

Let gratitude and trust fill your heart as you rest in Him.

God loves you and is making you into the image of Jesus day by day.

Father, thank you for leading us with wisdom and love.

Lord, we choose to follow you with joy.

Lord, cultivate in us a desire to do your will and awareness of your presence this week.

Amen.