Lord, Prepare Me for What's Ahead

Many of us enter life with carefully crafted plans—timelines for career, marriage, and milestones. But often those plans unravel, and we’re left realizing just how little control we actually have. Amber Ginter shares her story of learning to release her type-A, control-driven tendencies into God’s hands.

As Proverbs 16:9 reminds us: “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.” Even when our dreams don’t play out the way we thought, God’s purposes never fail. The detours and delays are not wasted. They are preparing us for what’s ahead.

The invitation of Proverbs 3:5-6 is to surrender—not just in theory, but in practice. To give God our whole hearts, trusting His wisdom over our own. And in that trust, we find freedom. Because the pressure isn’t on us to make everything happen—it’s on Him to lead us faithfully, right on time.

📖 Tonight’s Scripture: Proverbs 3:5, NIV

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
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🙏 Your Nightly Prayer

Dear Jesus,
Finding peace in the unknown is hard. When seasons shift and my heart longs for control, root me in Your truth. Help me to trust Your timing and Your plans above my own. Teach me to release my grip and find peace in Your faithful presence. Prepare me for what’s ahead, even when I cannot see the path clearly. I know You will get me where I need to be, right on time.
Amen.

🧘 Three Things to Meditate Upon

1. Where do you find it hardest to trust God’s plan? Write these areas down in prayer.

2. Try this prayer posture: open one hand to receive, and lay the other down to release—symbolizing surrender.

3. Share your dreams and struggles with a trusted friend. Pray together for God’s direction and preparation for what’s ahead.

📣 Calls to Action

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• 🙌 Tonight, ask yourself: What dream or plan do I need to release into God’s hands?

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