Personal Prayer
Give praise to the one by whom all things were created, the one in whom all things hold together, the head of the church (Col. 1:16-18). Thank God for giving direction and purpose to your life in this day. Confess those times in the past few weeks when you’ve tried to take over the direction of your life. Commit yourself completely to Christ’s leadership in this week. Ask him to help you find the time to listen for his voice at the beginning of each day.

For Your Family and Friends
Pray for those close to you who are struggling with finding some direction in their lives. Commit yourself to encouraging them to seek God’s will.

For the Church
Intercede for the leaders in your congregation, that they may find the wisdom and courage to follow Christ’s plan for your church without hesitating.

For the Kingdom
Ask the Spirit to guide church leaders in war-torn countries, that they may know what work Jesus has for their churches amid the ethnic tensions and political struggles of their people.

For People to Know Jesus
Pray that God will use your maturity in Christ to provide leadership for someone whose life is out of control and in need of spiritual direction.