Prayer: The Road Ahead

Lord, I am struggling with what I think the roads ahead may look like.  Though I have not seen them, the roads I am currently on are getting rough.  My previous experience and assumptions of what lies ahead have put me in a place of fear.  My trust in myself has limited me from seeing the good beyond this turn.  Please increase my faith and remind me of all You have done that has proven me wrong so frequently in the past.  Build me up with Your strength in my weakness and increase my understanding of Your power, love, and peace.  Help me get back on the road as I sit here parked on the shoulder with the engine off.  I feel lost and need refreshed in the knowledge that You go before me and are with me at the same time.  Thank you for your grace and patience with me Lord.  Forgive me for my pride and arrogance.  I look forward to coming home, which I am not deserving of, but You have invited me into by Your blood on the cross and Your resurrection.  All glory and honor belong to you Jesus.  Thank you, Lord.  It is in Your name, the name of Christ Jesus that I make this prayer.  Amen.

Reflections:

• Did God put you on this path or did you take the wheel to get here?
• Looking back, has He shown up when you were here before?
• Sometimes we need to pull over for rest, but are you resting in that time or running to distractions and anxiety?
• How often do you listen to God’s direction in your life compared to taking the turn and hoping for the best?
• God is always right on time.
• Journal a list of 10 times that God showed up. 5 from scripture and 5 from your own life. Reflect on these times and praise Him for each one. Thank Him for His Fatherhood over your life and His patience with us when we are fearful and prideful.