Scripture Library: Direction & Guidance

Biblical Definition of Direction & Guidance: to make straight, upright, deliver, teach, instruct, put in order, provide, confirm, set forth, make ready, lead

“Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.” ~Psalm 25:4–5

“In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” ~Proverbs 16:9

“Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.”~Psalm 37:5

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ~Jeremiah 29:11

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do,and he will establish your plans.” ~Proverbs 16:3

“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” ~Matthew 6:33

“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” ~1 Thessalonians 5:18

“The life-giving Spirit of God will hover over him, the Spirit that brings wisdom and understanding, the Spirit that gives direction and builds strength, the Spirit that instills knowledge and Fear-of-God.” ~Isaiah 11:2-3 MSG

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.” ~Psalm 32:8

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” ~Proverbs 3:5-6

“When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.” ~John 16:13

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” ~Psalm 119:105

“Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.” ~Psalm 25:4-5

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.” ~James 1:5-6

“The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.” ~Psalm 37:23-24