What does the Bible say about direction?
Here are 25 awesome Scriptures about God’s direction in our lives. God is always moving and He is always directing His children. The question is, are you aware of His guidance? Are you willing to submit to His will over your will? Are you in His Word and allowing Him to speak to you in His Word? The Holy Spirit will guide you in the right direction when you submit to Him. Are you praying for the Lord to direct you? I encourage you to pray and wait on the Lord. I also encourage you to seek the help of the wise such as parents, pastors, wise trustworthy friends, etc.
Christian quotes about direction
“The more we follow Christ, the more we will feel His love and direction.”
“Let not the opinions of man interfere with the directions given to you by God.”
“The meek are those who quietly submit themselves to God, to His Word and to His rod, who follow His directions, and comply with His designs, and are gentle toward all men.” Matthew Henry
“The Holy Spirit gives liberty to the Christian, direction to the worker, discernment to the teacher, power to the Word, and fruit to faithful service. He reveals the things of Christ.” Billy Graham
The Lord directs the steps of the godly
1. Jeremiah 10:23 “LORD, I know that people’s lives are not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps.”
2. Proverbs 20:24 “A person’s steps are directed by the LORD. How then can anyone understand their own way?”
3. Psalm 32:8 “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.”
4. Jeremiah 1:7-8 “But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am only a youth’; for to all to whom I send you, you shall go, and whatever I command you, you shall speak. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, declares the Lord.”
5. Psalm 73:24 “You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory.”
6. Psalm 37:23 “The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when he delights in his way.”
7. Isaiah 42:16 “I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them.”
Praying for direction
8. Jeremiah 42:3 “Pray that the LORD your God will tell us where we should go and what we should do.”
9. James 1:5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.”
10. Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, soul, and mind.
11. Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
12. Psalm 147:11 “The LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.”
13. Proverbs 16:3 “Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
14. Psalm 37:31 “The law of their God is in their hearts; their feet do not slip.”
The Holy Spirit will help guide you
15. John 16:13 “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.”
16. Isaiah 11:2 “And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.”
Following your own mind can lead you in the wrong direction.
17. Proverbs 14:12 “There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.”
Meditating on the Word Of God
18. Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
19. Psalm 25:4 “Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths.”
Seeking wise counsel
20. Proverbs 11:14 “Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.”
21. Proverbs 12:15 “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.”
Reminders
22. Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
23. Proverbs 1:33 “but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.”
24. Proverbs 2:6 “For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
25. Proverbs 4:18 “The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.”
