A Prayer to Discern How to Spend Your Time

December 30, 2025

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Life is filled with endless choices, responsibilities, and opportunities—yet time remains limited. Whether you’re facing a full to-do list, standing at a crossroads, or simply longing for your days to feel purposeful, God invites you to seek His wisdom. James 1:5 assures us that when we ask God for guidance, He gives generously and without judgment. Honoring God with our time begins by going to Him first—listening, waiting, and trusting His direction. Even when clarity feels delayed, we can rest in the confidence that God is at work and will guide each step as we surrender our plans to Him.

Main Takeaways

You’ll learn why discerning how to spend your time begins with seeking God’s wisdom.
Discover how waiting on God can sometimes be the most faithful response.
Understand why uncertainty doesn’t mean failure, but often invites deeper trust.
Reflect on how God works through both action and stillness to accomplish His will.
Be encouraged that when you are in Christ, God redeems and guides every moment.

Bible Verse References

James 1:5 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/james/1-5.html
Romans 8:28 (referenced conceptually) – https://www.biblestudytools.com/romans/8-28.html

Your Daily Prayer

Dear Lord, You are sovereign over my time, my choices, and my days. Teach me to seek Your wisdom daily and surrender my plans to You. When I feel uncertain, help me wait patiently and trust that You are working even in the silence. Guide my steps, shape my decisions, and use every moment of my life for Your glory. Thank You for promising to lead me with generosity and grace.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Relevant Links & Resources

Win Over Worry: Conquer What Shakes You and Soar With the One Who Overcomes by Keri Eichberger – available on Amazon and major online retailers
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Meet Your Hosts

Keri Eichberger is the author of Win Over Worry: Conquer What Shakes You and Soar With The One Who Overcomes and has a passion for devotional writing. A Jesus-loving Kentucky girl, she is blessed—together with her best friend and husband of more than twenty years, Mike—with a house full of five kids. Keri was ordained through Southeast Christian Church and has devoted her life to full-time ministry. Connect with her at KeriEichberger.com or Instagram.

Lia Girard is a poet, mom, wife, author, and former Faith Editor for Crosswalk.com who delights in the truth, discovering new restaurants and exploring wild places. Formerly Lia Martin, her devotionals, articles and video/audio voiceovers are featured on Crosswalk.com, BibleStudyTools.com, iBelieve.com, and the Your Daily Prayer and Your Nightly Prayer podcasts. She soaks up God on long forest walks and shares her inspiration on Instagram @wildpeace.poetry.