Bible Verses About Guidance
Bible verses about Guidance
Seeking guidance is a fundamental human desire, and the Bible offers a profound source of wisdom for navigating life's complexities. Through scripture, we discover that God's guidance isn't a passive concept, but an active, loving presence available to all who seek it with an open heart. These verses illuminate the diverse ways God leads us – through wisdom, discernment, prayer, and the Holy Spirit's prompting. Understanding biblical guidance equips us to make righteous choices, find purpose in our journey, and trust that we are never truly alone on our path. Let these verses be a lamp unto your feet and a light unto your path, revealing the divine direction available to you.
Most Helpful Verses
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For these nations, which thou shalt possess, hearkened unto observers of times, and unto diviners: but as for thee, the Lord thy God hath not suffered thee so to do.
That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?
So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought with Amalek: and Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill.
Scripture Passages
The hangings of the court, his pillars, and his sockets, and the hanging for the court gate, his cords, and his pins, and all the vessels of the service of the tabernacle, for the tent of the congregation,
This thou hast seen, O Lord: keep not silence: O Lord, be not far from me.
And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.
He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong pain:
All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. It was written to Titus, ordained the first bishop of the church of the Cretians, from Nicopolis of Macedonia.
And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:
And Lot went out, and spake unto his sons in law, which married his daughters, and said, Up, get you out of this place; for the Lord will destroy this city. But he seemed as one that mocked unto his sons in law.
Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?
Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working?
For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;
Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.
Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh stir up thy strength, and come and save us.
Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?
And the Lord commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go over to possess it.
And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.
For the Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood.
For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore.
The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.
Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.
And I will not have mercy upon her children; for they be the children of whoredoms.
Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread: they have not called upon God.
And it came to pass, after he had eaten bread, and after he had drunk, that he saddled for him the ass, to wit, for the prophet whom he had brought back.
If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and that, when they have chastened him, will not hearken unto them:
Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the Lord, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.
Produce your cause, saith the Lord; bring forth your strong reasons, saith the King of Jacob.
I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.
And thou shalt bring it to thy father, that he may eat, and that he may bless thee before his death.
And the Lord appeared unto him, and said, Go not down into Egypt; dwell in the land which I shall tell thee of:
For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.
Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
And if he that sanctified it will redeem his house, then he shall add the fifth part of the money of thy estimation unto it, and it shall be his.
And a certain man found him, and, behold, he was wandering in the field: and the man asked him, saying, What seekest thou?
For I will defend this city to save it for mine own sake, and for my servant David’s sake.
Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.
Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
I sent Moses also and Aaron, and I plagued Egypt, according to that which I did among them: and afterward I brought you out.
And Joseph said unto him, This is the interpretation of it: The three branches are three days:
The Bible offers a wealth of wisdom for those seeking guidance, and the verses explored here represent only a fraction of the direction available within its pages. From Proverbs urging us to seek wisdom and understanding to Psalms emphasizing God's steadfast path, the common thread is clear: surrendering to a higher power leads to clearer vision. Verses like Isaiah 48:17 remind us that God's instruction is for our benefit, not His. Reflecting on these passages should prompt a deeper consideration of our reliance on God's word in daily decision-making. Whether facing monumental life changes or simply navigating daily routines, prayerful consideration of scripture can illuminate the path forward, fostering a life characterized by purpose, peace, and divine direction. Let these verses serve as a constant reminder to seek God's guidance in all aspects of your life.