Prayer for Strength, Clarity, and Discernment

September 07, 2025

Kijuan “The Psalmist” Williams

Heavenly Father, I come before You longing for the steadfast presence of Your Holy Spirit. Remind me that “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” (Philippians 4:13) so that I walk forward with confidence in every promise You have spoken over my life. Fill me with supernatural strength to face each day, trusting that Your power is made perfect in my weakness. Lord Jesus, shine the light of Your truth upon my path. As Your Word declares, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path” (Psalm 119:105), illuminate my decisions and dispel every shadow of doubt. Grant me clarity to discern the next right steps, anchoring my heart in Your unchanging guidance. Holy Spirit, empower me to run with endurance the race set before me, for You have called me to faithfulness and perseverance. May I remember, “And let us run with patience the race that is set before us” (Hebrews 12:1), fixing my eyes on Jesus and laying aside every weight that slows me down. Father, give me eyes to see and a heart to reject the fleeting distractions of this world. Help me set my affections on what endures, for Your Word warns us, “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth” (Colossians 3:2). Teach me to choose eternal treasures over transient pleasures. Gracious God, cultivate within me the fruit of Your Spirit—“love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance” (Galatians 5:22–23)—and remind me that You have not given me “the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7). May these qualities guide my words and actions as I serve others. Lord, keep me from temptation and deliver me from evil, for I pray with the words of Your Son, “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil” (Matthew 6:13). Sanctify me through Your truth, for “thy word is truth” (John 17:17), and prune away anything in me that does not bear lasting fruit. I entrust my life and every assignment to You, believing You will equip me with strength, clarity, and holy discernment. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.