4. Seeking God’s Wisdom and Guidance in Prayer
- Scriptures:
Seeking God’s Wisdom and Guidance in Prayer
- Verse: Daniel 1:17 (NIV) – “To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds.”
- Application: God granted Daniel and his companions wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. Their reliance on God for guidance and wisdom is highlighted by their refusal to compromise and their desire to honour God.
- Pray for knowledge and understanding of your field of assignment. The ability to interpret signs, trends, revelation etc.
Seeking God’s Wisdom and Guidance in Prayer
- Verse: Daniel 2:17-18 (NIV) – “Then Daniel returned to his house and explained the matter to his friends… He urged them to plead for mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery.”
- Application: Daniel sought God’s wisdom and guidance in prayer, gathering his friends to intercede for divine revelation. Seek God’s wisdom for whatever is happening in your family or business that is not making you feel right. You know things are not normal, seek the wisdom of God for the situation.
Seeking God’s Wisdom and Guidance in Prayer
- Verse: Daniel 7:16 (NIV) – “I approached one of those standing there and asked him the meaning of all this. So he told me and gave me the interpretation of these things.”
- Application: Daniel sought guidance to comprehend the significance of the vision. Ask god our Father to interpret matters of concern to you. A sister friend of mine told me some years back when God began to bless them stupendously, she and her husband sought the face of God to interpret why they have come into this measure of wealth. Seeking God’s face does not need to be for something negative.
Prayer Points for Seeking God’s Wisdom and Guidance in Prayer
Scripture Reference: Daniel 2:14-16, 2:17-19
Prayer Points:
Father, grant me wisdom to seek Your face in prayer before making any decisions.
Lord, just as Daniel sought Your guidance, may I never move forward without first coming before You in prayer. Teach me to rely on Your wisdom before making any decision in my life.
As I meditate on Your Word, let Your light guide me in all my ways.
Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path (Psalm 119:105). Illuminate my steps and guide me in every area of my life as I seek You in prayer, Lord.
Father, like Daniel, give me knowledge and understanding to excel in my field of assignment.
Lord, as You gave Daniel and his friends wisdom and knowledge in all learning and understanding (Daniel 1:17), grant me the ability to understand my field of work, interpret signs, trends, and revelations with divine insight.
In the name of Jesus, amen
Scripture Reference: Daniel 2:17-18
Prayer Points:
Lord, I seek Your wisdom in every mystery and challenge I face in my family and business.
Father, I come before You with every area of my life where I sense that things are not normal. (mention them). I ask for Your divine wisdom to understand and address what I cannot comprehend on my own.
Father, grant me the grace to gather in prayer with those who will intercede with me for divine revelation.
Teach me the power of agreement in prayer, Lord. Help me to connect with godly friends and family to plead for mercy and revelation in areas where I need Your wisdom and guidance.
In the name of Jesus, amen
Scripture Reference: Daniel 7:16
Prayer Points:
Father, reveal to me the meaning and purpose of the things I don’t understand in my life.
Like Daniel, who sought interpretation for the visions he saw, I ask You, Lord, to give me understanding and insight into the matters that concern me.
Father, give me the wisdom to seek Your face in times of blessing, not just in times of difficulty.
Lord, even in times of abundance and success, may I never take Your wisdom for granted. Help me to seek Your face to understand the seasons of blessing, just as Daniel sought You in every circumstance.
In the name of Jesus, amen
Still Praying
Father, as I seek You, open my eyes to the revelations You are giving me about my future and purpose.
Grant me the ability to discern and interpret the visions, dreams, and revelations You send my way, so I may walk in the fullness of Your plan for my life.
Father, let Your truth and light lead me in every decision and relationship I encounter.
As I seek Your guidance, lead me by Your truth and light (Psalm 43:3), directing my heart and mind in the right path for my life, family, and ministry.
In the name of Jesus, amen
5. Spiritual Discernment and Vision
- Scriptures:
Spiritual Discernment and Vision
- Verse: Daniel 2:19 (NKJV) – “Then the secret was revealed to Daniel in a night vision.”
- Application: God granted Daniel spiritual discernment and the ability to interpret King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream. The vision that Daniel received was a direct result of his spiritual sensitivity and discernment. This shows how God can reveal specific directions and answers through supernatural means, guiding His people in critical situations. Pray that God will reveal secrets that you ought to know for your destiny.
Spiritual Discernment and Vision
- Verse: Daniel 3:17 (NIV) – “If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand.”
- Application: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego discerned that God’s power was greater than King Nebuchadnezzar’s threats. They had spiritual insight into the fact that God could save them if He willed, and this discernment allowed them to stand firm. Their understanding of God’s sovereignty guided them to trust in His deliverance. To see beyond the challenge. To see the victory.
Seeking God’s Wisdom and Guidance in Prayer
- Verse: Daniel 6:10 (NIV) – “Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God.”
- Application: Daniel continually sought God’s wisdom and guidance through prayer, even when it became illegal to do so. This habit of prayerful seeking was central to his life, and it was through his relationship with God that he found strength and direction. Pray for the grace to maintain a steady relationship with God and seek God diligently, without faltering.
Prayer Points for Spiritual Discernment and Vision
Scripture Reference: Proverbs 20:12
Prayer Points:
Father, open my spiritual eyes and ears to discern Your will in every situation.
Lord, You have made both the hearing ear and the seeing eye (Proverbs 20:12). Open my heart to discern Your will clearly, so I can walk according to Your purpose in every aspect of my life.
I bind every spirit that seeks to block my spiritual sight and hearing in the name of Jesus.
Lord, I stand against any hindrance that seeks to cloud my spiritual vision or block my ability to hear Your voice. Let every barrier be broken in Jesus’ name.
In the name of Jesus, amen
Scripture Reference: 2 Kings 6:17
Prayer Points:
Lord, like You did for Elisha’s servant, open my eyes to see the spiritual realities around me.
Father, I pray for heightened spiritual discernment. Let me not just see with physical eyes, but reveal to me the unseen battles and victories You are fighting on my behalf.
Lord, let me see the armies of Heaven at work in my life.
Just as You opened the servant’s eyes to see the chariots of fire surrounding them, let me be aware of Your divine protection and intervention in every situation I face.
In the name of Jesus, amen
Scripture Reference: Mark 8:24-25
Prayer Points:
Lord, restore and sharpen my spiritual vision where it has been blurred or lost.
Just as Jesus healed the blind man’s eyes, restore my spiritual sight where it has grown dim. Let me see clearly the path You have set before me.
Father, touch me again, that I may see with clarity and precision in the Spirit.
Like the blind man who was touched twice before his sight was fully restored, I ask You, Lord, to touch my spiritual eyes until I see everything clearly as You desire me to.
In the name of Jesus, amen
Spiritual Discernment and Vision
Verse: Daniel 2:19 (NKJV)
“Then the secret was revealed to Daniel in a night vision.”
Application:
Daniel’s spiritual discernment enabled him to receive revelations through supernatural means, including visions.
Prayer Points:
Father, reveal to me the secrets that I need to know for my destiny.
Lord, as You revealed the secret of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream to Daniel, reveal to me the hidden things I need to understand concerning my life, family, and purpose.
Lord, grant me spiritual discernment to recognize divine revelations and instructions.
Father, help me to be sensitive to Your voice and revelations. May I not miss any divine instruction meant to guide my life, decisions, and destiny.
In the name of Jesus, amen
Verse: Daniel 3:17 (NIV)
“If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand.”
Application:
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego discerned that God’s power was greater than the king’s threats, which gave them courage to face their trial with confidence.
Prayer Points:
Lord, give me the discernment to see beyond my challenges and into the victory You have prepared.
Father, when faced with trials, help me to see Your deliverance beyond the current situation. Strengthen my faith to trust in Your power over all circumstances.
Father, grant me spiritual insight to trust in Your sovereignty and stand firm in my faith.
Just as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego stood firm in the face of the furnace, let my trust in You be unwavering, knowing that You are able to deliver me.
In the name of Jesus, amen
Verse: Daniel 6:10 (NIV)
“Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God.”
Application:
Daniel’s habit of prayer enabled him to maintain spiritual strength and discernment, even in the face of opposition.
Prayer Points:
Father, grant me the grace to seek You continually in prayer, regardless of my circumstances.
Lord, like Daniel, give me the diligence to come before You in prayer every day. Help me to make prayer my priority, no matter the challenges I face.
Lord, strengthen my relationship with You, that I may walk in constant discernment and spiritual vision.
Help me to remain steadfast in my relationship with You, seeking Your guidance daily, and finding strength and direction through prayer.
In the name of Jesus, amen
6. Humility and Avoiding Pride
Humility and Avoiding Pride
- Verse: Daniel 2:30 (ESV) – “But as for me, this secret has not been revealed to me because of any wisdom that I have more than anyone else, but for the sake of making the interpretation known to the king.”
- Application: Daniel exhibited humility by acknowledging that the revelation of the dream did not come from his own wisdom but from God. He avoided pride by giving glory to God and recognizing that he was simply a vessel through whom God chose to work. It is pertinent that we are intentional in being humble. We are what we are by the grace of God.
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Humility and Avoiding Pride
- Verse: Daniel 4:37 (NIV) – “Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, because everything he does is right and all his ways are just. And those who walk in pride he is able to humble.”
- Application: King Nebuchadnezzar’s pride led to his downfall when God humbled him by taking away his kingdom and reducing him to a state of insanity. After seven years, Nebuchadnezzar finally humbled himself before God, recognizing God’s sovereignty. This moment of humility is a direct example of how divine direction leads to humility, and pride leads to destruction. The king’s eventual restoration came through his recognition of God’s authority over all things.
Humility and Avoiding Pride
- Verse: Daniel 6:23 (NIV) – “The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out of the den. And when Daniel was lifted from the den, no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God.”
- Application: Deep down, Daniel knew that God would come through for his, but he exhibited humility. He didn’t fight back when the decree was issued, nor did he challenge the king or boast about his faith. Instead, he quietly continued his faithful practice of prayer, trusting in God’s deliverance. Daniel’s humility is contrasted with the pride of the officials who sought to destroy him. In the end, it was Daniel’s humble trust in God that led to his deliverance and the downfall of his enemies.
Prayer Points for Humility and Avoiding Pride
Scripture Reference: Obadiah 1:3
Prayer Points:
Father, protect me from pride and arrogance that can deceive my heart.
Lord, keep me from thinking that I am self-sufficient or above others. Help me recognize that all I have and all I am comes from You alone.
Lord, teach me to remain humble, knowing that pride leads to destruction.
Father, I pray for the grace to guard my heart against pride that blinds and deceives, and let me walk in humility before You and others.
In the name of Jesus, amen
Scripture Reference: Deuteronomy 32:12-14
Prayer Points:
Father, in the midst of Your blessings, help me to stay humble and dependent on You.
Lord, even when You have blessed me richly, may I never allow pride to enter my heart. Let me always remember that You are my source and sustainer.
Lord, remove any pride that may arise from success or abundance, and keep my heart pure.
Help me, Father, to acknowledge that every success and provision in my life is a gift from You. Keep my heart soft and teachable.
In the name of Jesus, amen
Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 3:18
Prayer Points:
Father, grant me a teachable spirit, and help me not to be wise in my own eyes.
Lord, I humble myself before You. Let me never be deceived into thinking I know everything. Keep me open to Your wisdom and the counsel of others.
Lord, help me to recognize that true wisdom comes from You alone.
Father, I acknowledge that earthly wisdom is futile. I ask for the grace to receive Your wisdom with humility, never trusting in my own understanding.
In the name of Jesus, amen
Scripture Reference: Galatians 6:3
Prayer Points:
Father, help me not to think of myself more highly than I should.
Lord, remove any false sense of superiority from my heart. Help me to see myself as You see me and walk in humility, considering others better than myself.
Lord, keep me grounded in humility, recognizing my dependence on You.
Father, may I always remember that without You, I am nothing. Keep me humble in all my dealings with others, and let pride have no place in my heart.
In the name of Jesus, amen
Humility and Avoiding Pride
Verse: Daniel 2:30 (ESV)
“But as for me, this secret has not been revealed to me because of any wisdom that I have more than anyone else, but for the sake of making the interpretation known to the king.”
Application:
Daniel showed humility by giving all credit to God for the revelation of the king’s dream. He did not take any glory for himself but acknowledged that it was God’s wisdom.
Prayer Points:
Father, help me to always give You the glory for every success in my life.
Lord, like Daniel, may I never take credit for the wisdom and knowledge You provide. Let my heart remain humble and focused on You as the source of all things.
Lord, use me as Your vessel, but keep me humble in every situation.
Father, as You work through me, help me remember that I am simply a vessel in Your hands. Keep me from pride and allow me to walk in humility as You use me for Your purposes.
In the name of Jesus, amen
Verse: Daniel 4:37 (NIV)
“Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, because everything he does is right and all his ways are just. And those who walk in pride he is able to humble.”
Application:
King Nebuchadnezzar learned humility through God’s discipline. His pride led to his downfall, but his restoration came after he acknowledged God’s sovereignty and humbled himself.
Prayer Points:
Father, please keep me from the destruction that pride brings.
Lord, I pray that You keep me from pride that leads to downfall. Let me always acknowledge Your authority and walk humbly before You.
Lord, help me to see Your hand in my life and submit to Your will.
Father, just as Nebuchadnezzar finally recognized Your sovereignty, help me to submit to Your rule over my life. Keep me humble and let me honor You in all I do.
In the name of Jesus, amen
Verse: Daniel 6:23 (NIV)
“The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out of the den. And when Daniel was lifted from the den, no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God.”
Application:
Daniel displayed humility and trust in God even in the face of danger. He did not boast about his faith but quietly continued to seek God’s protection and deliverance.
Prayer Points:
Father, teach me to trust You fully, even in difficult situations, and remain humble in my faith.
Lord, like Daniel, help me to maintain quiet confidence in You, trusting that You will come through without boasting or pride.
Lord, protect me as I walk in humility and trust in Your deliverance.
Father, as I humble myself before You, I trust in Your ability to deliver me from every challenge. Let my humility be a testimony of Your grace in my life.
In the name of Jesus, amen
Week 38 Conclusion and Charge
Give thanks to God for this weeks watch.
As we come to the close of Week 38, I want to take a moment to reflect on the journey we’ve been on together. This week, we sought God’s wisdom, discernment, and guidance, diving deep into His Word and drawing from the life of Daniel. We have prayed for understanding in our fields of assignment, for clarity in the midst of uncertainty, and for God’s light to illuminate every step we take.
Now, here’s my charge to you:
As we move forward, let this week of prayer be a catalyst for transformation. Continue to seek God’s face daily in every decision. As Daniel did, return to prayer when you need answers.
Remember, humility is key. Let’s always recognize that every revelation, every success, every victory comes from God. As we remain humble, He will continue to lift us up, open doors, and reveal the mysteries we need to fulfill our purpose.
So here’s the challenge:
Stay rooted in God’s Word. Don’t let the insights and wisdom you’ve gained this week fade. Press on. Walk boldly in the light He has given you, and trust that He will continue to lead you into greater revelation and divine success in Jesus’ name.
Go forth into this new week with confidence, knowing that God’s wisdom will guide you, His light will lead you, and His Spirit will give you the strength to overcome every challenge.
Stay blessed, stay prayerful, and continue walking in the fullness of God’s purpose for your life.
Blessings, always
Pastor Tee (Tolu Akinbami)
