What scripture says
Bible verses about guidance
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart", Proverbs says, "and he shall direct thy paths." These passages are for decisions and uncertain roads: God's word as a lamp to the feet, and the promise that he will guide those who ask.
He shall direct thy paths
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Read it in its chapter →A lamp unto my feet
Psalm 119:105
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Read it in its chapter →I will instruct thee and teach thee
Psalm 32:8
I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
Read it in its chapter →This is the way, walk ye in it
Isaiah 30:21
And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.
Read it in its chapter →The steps of a good man are ordered
Psalm 37:23
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.
Read it in its chapter →If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask
James 1:5
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
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Hymns to sing
- As With Gladness Men of OldWilliam Chatterton Dix (1837–1865)
- Awake, My Soul, And With The SunThomas Ken (1637–1711)
- Baptized Into Thy Name Most HolyJohann Jakob Rambach (1693–1735)
- Be Still My SoulKatharina Amalia Dorothea von Schlegel (1697–1768)
- Be Thou My VisionDallan Forgaill (8th Century)
- Blessed Jesus at Thy WordTobias Clausnitzer (1619–1684)