Saints LightPrayer to the Holy Spirit for Guidance
A prayer for discernment before an important choice, asking the Holy Spirit for his gifts of wisdom, understanding and counsel (Isaiah 11:2); written for this app. Pray it before a big decision about work, relationships, vocation or anything weighing on you.
The prayer
Holy Spirit, Lord and giver of life, you spoke through the prophets and guided the Church from the first Pentecost. I need your light now.
I am facing a decision: [name it]. Quiet the noise in my mind. Give me wisdom to see what is truly good, understanding to weigh what is before me, and counsel to choose well. Keep me from acting out of fear, pride or impatience.
Show me your will, and give me courage to follow it, even if the path is not the one I expected. Whatever I choose, let it bring me closer to Christ. Come, Holy Spirit. Amen.
Pray it this week
If you have a decision to make, pray this each morning this week, then take ten quiet minutes to listen before you decide.
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