Scriptures About Direction from God

Do you ever have those times where you just really don’t know what to do and you need some direction from God? I’ve written about this a few times before…

Don’t understand? Stuck? Confused? Need direction? Ask God!

What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do

How to Understand God’s Will

However, I’ve yet to put together a list of scriptures about direction from God until now. I always find scripture to be helpful because it’s a promise from God that I can stand on and/or His own word that I can pray directly back to him. Therefore today’s post will contain an abundance of Bible verses for you about direction from God to hopefully help you if you’re in a position of needing some guidance.

Scriptures encouraging us to ask God

God doesn’t want us to be confused, and he wants to be confident in coming to him and to his Word (the Bible) with our needs and to ask for guidance or direction. When we ask God, He will guide us to the answer and direct our steps. The answer does not always come immediately, in our timetable (Habakkuk 2:3, 2 Peter 3:9, Isaiah 55:8-9). It’s important to remember that we need to listen for, expect an answer, and wait on an answer.

“For God is not a God of confusion but of peace…” 1 Corinthians 14:33a (ESV)

“So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God…” Hebrews 4:16a (NLT)

“The revelation of Your words brings light and gives understanding to the inexperienced.” Psalm 119:130 (HCSB)

“Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.” Psalm 27:14 (NIV)

“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3 (NIV)

“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5 (NIV)

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7 (NIV)

“I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4 (NIV)

“You do not have, because you do not ask.” James 4:2b (ESV)

“If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” Matthew 21:22 (NIV)

Scriptures About Direction from God

Throughout the Bible we can see God leading, guiding and directing his people. He will do the same for us. These verses can be an encouragement to us and also serve as prayers that we can pray when seeking direction from God.

“Lead me in the right path, O LORD, or my enemies will conquer me. Make your way plain for me to follow.” Psalm 5:8 (NLT)

“I will bless the LORD who guides me; even at night my heart instructs me.” Psalm 16:7 (NLT)

“He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.” Psalm 23:3 (NLT)

“Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow.” Psalm 25:4 (NLT)

“You lead humble people to do what is right and to stay on your path.” Psalm 25:9 (CEV)

“Who are those who fear the LORD? He will show them the path they should choose.” Psalm 25:12 (NLT)

“Teach me how to live, O LORD. Lead me along the right path, for my enemies are waiting for me.” Psalm 27:11 (NLT)

“Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me.” Psalm 31:3 (NIV)

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” Psalm 32:8 (NIV)

“Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act.” Psalm 37:5 (ESV)

“The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.” Psalm 37:23 (NLT)

“For that is what God is like. He is our God forever and ever, and he will guide us until we die.” Psalm 48:14 (NLT)

“You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny.” Psalm 73:24 (NLT)

“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” Psalm 119:105 (NLT)

“Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.” Psalm 119:133 (NIV)

“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” Psalm 143:8 (NIV)

“Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing.” Psalm 143:10 (NLT)

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT)

“The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 (NASB)

“A person’s steps are directed by the LORD. How then can anyone understand their own way?” Proverbs 20:24 (NIV)

“But for those who are righteous, the way is not steep and rough. You are a God who does what is right, and you smooth out the path ahead of them.” Isaiah 26:7 (NLT

“Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, “This is the way you should go,” whether to the right or to the left.” Isaiah 30:21 (NLT)

“I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them.” Isaiah 42:16 (NIV)

“This is what the LORD says– your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.” Isaiah 48:17 (NIV)

“The LORD will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring.” Isaiah 58:11 (NLT)

“LORD, I know that people’s lives are not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps.” Jeremiah 10:23 (NIV)

“I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors, for you have given me wisdom and strength. You have told me what we asked of you and revealed to us what the king demanded.” Daniel 2:23 (NLT)

“to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” Luke 1:79 (NIV)

“The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep recognize his voice and come to him. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. After he has gathered his own flock, he walks ahead of them, and they follow him because they know his voice. They won’t follow a stranger; they will run from him because they don’t know his voice.” John 10:3-5 (NLT)

“When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future.” John 16:13 (NLT)

“For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.” Romans 8:14 (NLT)

“But you have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you everything you need to know, and what he teaches is true—it is not a lie. So just as he has taught you, remain in fellowship with Christ.” 1 John 2:27 (NLT)

Take Some Practical Steps to Use These Scriptures to Get Direction From God:

• First, read over these verses about direction from God to get encouraged and build your faith.

• Second, print this list of verses for future reference that you can use when you need to be reminded of God’s promises and prayers for direction from God.

• Then, use these verses in your prayers to remind God of his promises. Say these verses as your own personal prayer.

“I have set watchmen upon your walls, O Jerusalem, who will never hold their peace day or night; you who [are His servants and by your prayers] put the Lord in remembrance [of His promises], keep not silence” Isaiah 62:6 (AMPC)

“If you abide in me, and MY WORDS abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” John 15:7 (ESV)

• Finally, pick one or two verses to memorize or write down on an index card or post it note and place it where you can see it as a reminder and as a prayer prompt to stop and pray.

For example put them on the bathroom mirror, the nightstand, on doors, over light switches, on cabinet doors, on your car console, etc.

Which scriptures about direction from God are most helpful for you? Share them with us by leaving a comment below!

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