A Prayer about Discerning God’s Will and Finding Strength in Faith

A Prayer

Dear God,

Thank you for the example of faithful women like Ruth in the Bible. The first chapter of Ruth has shown me that you can work all things for good and that I can overcome even the most difficult circumstances and still triumph. I humbly ask for your guidance as I face my own difficult situations. Please grant me the wisdom to learn and grow from these experiences; use them as an opportunity to further your kingdom.

Lord, as I reflect on Elimelek and Naomi’s decision to move to Moab during the famine in Judah, I seek your guidance. Please help me discern whether my own desires to change my circumstances aligns with your will or my own selfish wishes. Was it your intention for Elimelek and Naomi to move to Moab so that Ruth could follow you, or were you redeeming their disobedience? In any case, I am grateful that you can work any situation for your glory. I pray for clarity and discernment in understanding your plan for me. May I be able to differentiate between genuine promptings from the Holy Spirit and my own sinful desires that may deceive me into thinking they are your will. I humbly ask for your wisdom and guidance as I navigate my current situation.

Whenever I falter in my attempts to discern your will and make mistakes in my thoughts and actions, I pray that you will work all situations for the greater good of your kingdom. May my missteps never hinder others from coming to know you. Help me to always seek your will and to act in accordance with it, but also to trust in your ability to redeem any situation for your glory. I humbly submit myself to your perfect plan, and I pray that you will use me to spread your love and truth.

Lord, just as Elimelek and Naomi lived in an environment where people did not follow you, I ask for your strength and guidance as I navigate through similar situations. I confess that I am often tempted by things that I know are wrong. Please help me to remain steadfast in my faith and not compromise my beliefs, even when faced with opposing ideas that go against your will. Help me to be a positive influence on those around me and to reflect your love and grace in my interactions with them. I pray that my words and actions will glorify you and lead others towards the truth. Give me the courage to stand firm in my convictions and the wisdom to know how to express them in a way that brings honor to you.

Also help me to be kind to those who have different beliefs from me. Make people want to follow you by seeing your love reflected through me. May my actions and behavior reflect the love and grace that you have shown me, and may they serve as a testament to the goodness of following you. Help me to be a positive influence on those who don’t know you, so that they may see that your way is the better way. Just as Ruth chose to leave behind the gods of the Moabites and follow you, I pray that you will help others to recognize that all other beliefs are inferior to your truth. Give me the boldness to share my faith and to speak the truth in love. May my words and actions point others towards the hope and salvation that can be found in you.

I am inspired by Ruth’s faith and how her story led to great things, including her marriage with Boaz, which led to children and grandchildren whose lineage eventually led to faithful parents for Jesus. Please provide me the opportunity to share the truth about you with someone who needs it. Help me to present this person with a choice: to continue following their current belief system or to embrace Jesus and all that he offers. May this person recognize the beauty and truth of your love and grace and fervently cling to Jesus. I pray that once this person comes to know you, that this child of God will be a beacon of light to their friends and acquaintances, leading even more people to you. May we all work together to further your kingdom and bring glory to your name. I trust in your guidance and ask for your continued blessings in my life.

Lord, as I delve deeper into the story of Ruth, I ask for your guidance and insight into what it truly means to follow you faithfully through difficulty. Ruth’s journey was marked by the loss of her husband and numerous challenges, yet she remained steadfast in her faith and trust in you. I thank you for helping her navigate these challenges and for providing her with the strength and courage to remain faithful to you. Please help me to remember Ruth’s example as I face my own trials and difficulties. May I choose her faith over Naomi’s bitterness, and may I trust in your provision and guidance as I navigate through life’s challenges. I pray for your continued blessings and guidance in my life, and I thank you for the gift of Ruth’s story, which serves as a testament to the power of faith and trust in you.

Guard my heart and make it yours.

I pray this in Jesus name. Amen.