LIFT Daily Prayer: This Is the Way—Walk in It | November 10, 2025

For Christians seeking clear direction in a confusing world, the power of praying the scriptures provides a foundational path to spiritual stability and decision-making. The core principle, drawn from Isaiah 30:21, emphasizes that God’s guidance is constant, regardless of the choices believers make. This devotional insight complements the broader Christian mandate for spiritual fitness [j] and vigilance in an increasingly chaotic, fallen world [6, 7, i].

The Principle of Divine Direction: Isaiah 30:21

The central verse guiding this approach is Isaiah 30:21: “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, ‘This is the way, Walk in it'”.

This scripture offers profound encouragement for navigating life’s critical choices—whether regarding a career, a relationship, or a season of change.

God’s Flexibility and Blessing

Many believers anxiously seek a clear, singular directive from the Lord (“Go left” or “Go right”). However, the experience of the speaker reveals that sometimes, God’s answer is: “If you go to the left… I’m going to bless you. If you go to the right, I’m going to bless you”.

This concept can initially be frustrating, as believers often want explicit direction to ensure they do not displease God. However, the response stems from the understanding that a faithful believer who walks with God and genuinely desires nothing but His will can be blessed in multiple possible paths. God’s grace and goodness allow the individual to pick or choose, and He will still grant blessing.

Choosing the Difficult Path

In the case of personal testimony, the choice presented was between a comfortable, predictable, and easy thing versus a difficult, completely alien thing. The individual chose the more difficult decision—the path that felt impossible to do. Looking back, this difficult path was incredibly beautiful, demonstrating the providence of God. Importantly, the speaker believes that if the other path had been chosen, the outcome would have been equally blessed, reinforcing the boundless nature of God’s love and direction.

The Practice: Integrating Scripture into Daily Life

The goal of daily devotion is to learn how to pray the scriptures. This practice is intended to become an ingrained habit that believers carry into their private lives.

Steps to Praying Scripture

1. Open the Bible: Begin the daily practice of reading the Word.
2. Allow a Verse to Grab Attention: A specific verse will often grab attention for a reason.
3. Recognize the Divine Intent: Acknowledge that “God wants you to pray that verse into your life”.

This intentional approach counters the anxiety of decision-making by placing the focus entirely on the Lord’s leading. Believers should pray for guidance, stating, “We’ll do anything you want Lord… I just want to know what it is you want”.