A Prayer for Discernment in Life's Choices
"And it shall come to pass, if they say unto thee, Whither shall we go forth? then thou shalt tell them, Thus saith the LORD; Such as are for death, to death; and such as are for the sword, to the sword; and such as are for the famine, to the famine; and such as are for the captivity, to the captivity." - Jeremiah 15:2
O Sovereign Lord, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, we approach Your throne of grace with reverence and humility today, acknowledging Your supreme authority over our lives and the world around us. We reflect on the words spoken through Your prophet Jeremiah, who declared, "And it shall come to pass, if they say unto thee, Whither shall we go forth? then thou shalt tell them, Thus saith the LORD; Such as are for death, to death; and such as are for the sword, to the sword; and such as are for the famine, to the famine; and such as are for the captivity, to the captivity" (Jeremiah 15:2, KJV).
Lord, in a world so filled with uncertainty and chaos, we find ourselves asking similar questions as those who sought guidance from Jeremiah. "Where shall we go forth?" We feel the weight of our decisions pressing on our hearts as we navigate through trials and tribulations, much like the people of Judah who faced the consequences of their actions. We pray for wisdom, Lord, to discern Your guidance through the noise of our circumstances.
As we reflect on this profound scripture, we understand the gravity of the choices that lie before us. Help us to recognize that our actions have consequences, not only for ourselves but for generations to come. Just as You laid out clear paths for the people of Jeremiah’s time, help us to be aware of the paths we walk — paths that lead to life or to death, to safety or to peril.
Lord, grant us a heart that seeks You above all else. When we are faced with challenges and when others look to us for direction, may we respond with the truth of Your Word. Let our hearts echo Your message, reminding us and those around us that while the options may seem varied, our ultimate allegiance must be to You. Help us not to sway in fear or indecisiveness, but to stand firmly upon the foundation of faith that You have established within us.
We confess, Lord, that there are times when we have chosen paths that lead us away from Your will. Forgive us for the times we have succumbed to the desires of our flesh, for the moments we have sought quick fixes instead of enduring faith. Teach us the value of patience, Lord, and instill in us an understanding that Your timing is perfect. May we lean not on our own understanding but acknowledge You in all our ways, trusting that You will direct our paths.
In the face of adversity, we feel the pull towards despair, much like those destined for the sword or famine. In those moments of struggle, remind us of Your faithful promises. When we are threatened with captivity, help us to remember that true freedom is found in You alone. Let us find refuge in Your presence and strength in Your might. May our hearts resonate with the peace that surpasses all understanding as we navigate life’s storms.
Father God, we beseech You to keep our eyes fixed upon You. As we seek to understand where to go forth, imbue us with the discernment to see the signs that You lay before us. Grant us clarity in our decisions, encourage us to seek counsel from Your Word and from those whom You have placed in our lives. Surround us with faithful companions who uplift and guide us towards Your light, who speak truth to our hearts and remind us of our identity in Christ.
As we surrender our paths unto You, help us to trust fully in Your sovereignty. May our lives be a reflection of Your love and grace, and may we boldly declare Your guidance to others when they ask, "What shall we do?" Let us lead them to You, the source of hope and life.
In the precious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
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Jeremiah 15:2 - "And it shall come to pass, if they say unto thee, Whither shall we go forth? then thou shalt tell them, Thus saith the LORD; Such as are for death, to death; and such as are for the sword, to the sword; and such as are for the famine, to the famine; and such as are for the captivity, to the captivity."
"And it shall come to pass, if they say unto thee, Whither shall we go forth? then thou shalt tell them, Thus saith the LORD; Such as are for death, to death; and such as are for the sword, to the sword; and such as are for the famine, to the famine; and such as are for the captivity, to the captivity." - Jeremiah 15:2
Jeremiah 2:15 - "The young lions roared upon him, and yelled, and they made his land waste: his cities are burned without inhabitant."
Jeremiah 39:15 - "¶ Now the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah, while he was shut up in the court of the prison, saying,"
Jeremiah 37:15 - "Wherefore the princes were wroth with Jeremiah, and smote him, and put him in prison in the house of Jonathan the scribe: for they had made that the prison."
Jeremiah 15:12 - "Shall iron break the northern iron and the steel?"
Jeremiah 28:15 - "Then said the prophet Jeremiah unto Hananiah the prophet, Hear now, Hananiah; The LORD hath not sent thee; but thou makest this people to trust in a lie."
Jeremiah 10:15 - "They are vanity, and the work of errors: in the time of their visitation they shall perish."
Jeremiah 13:15 - "¶ Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud: for the LORD hath spoken."
Jeremiah 8:15 - "We looked for peace, but no good came; and for a time of health, and behold trouble!"
Jeremiah 4:15 - "For a voice declareth from Dan, and publisheth affliction from mount Ephraim."
"The young lions roared upon him, and yelled, and they made his land waste: his cities are burned without inhabitant." - Jeremiah 2:15
Jeremiah 49:15 - "For, lo, I will make thee small among the heathen, and despised among men."
Jeremiah 17:15 - "¶ Behold, they say unto me, Where is the word of the LORD? let it come now."
Jeremiah 41:15 - "But Ishmael the son of Nethaniah escaped from Johanan with eight men, and went to the Ammonites."
Jeremiah 38:15 - "Then Jeremiah said unto Zedekiah, If I declare it unto thee, wilt thou not surely put me to death? and if I give thee counsel, wilt thou not hearken unto me?"
Jeremiah 29:15 - "¶ Because ye have said, The LORD hath raised us up prophets in Babylon;"
Jeremiah 15:21 - "And I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible."
Jeremiah 46:15 - "Why are thy valiant men swept away? they stood not, because the LORD did drive them."
Jeremiah 15:15 - "¶ O LORD, thou knowest: remember me, and visit me, and revenge me of my persecutors; take me not away in thy longsuffering: know that for thy sake I have suffered rebuke."
Jeremiah 44:15 - "¶ Then all the men which knew that their wives had burned incense unto other gods, and all the women that stood by, a great multitude, even all the people that dwelt in the land of Egypt, in Pathros, answered Jeremiah, saying,"
Jeremiah 32:15 - "For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Houses and fields and vineyards shall be possessed again in this land."
Jeremiah 36:15 - "And they said unto him, Sit down now, and read it in our ears. So Baruch read it in their ears."
Jeremiah 3:15 - "And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding."
Jeremiah 25:2 - "The which Jeremiah the prophet spake unto all the people of Judah, and to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying,"
"Shall iron break the northern iron and the steel?" - Jeremiah 15:12
Jeremiah 3:2
"¶ Now the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah, while he was shut up in the court of the prison, saying," - Jeremiah 39:15
Jeremiah 15:13 - "Thy substance and thy treasures will I give to the spoil without price, and that for all thy sins, even in all thy borders."
Jeremiah 20:2 - "Then Pashur smote Jeremiah the prophet, and put him in the stocks that were in the high gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD."