Guidance

Guidance is God's direction for his people. God leads through his word, his Spirit, prayer and wise counsel.

God leads his people

• Proverbs 3:5-6
  ⁵Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; ⁶In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
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• Psalm 32:8
  I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.
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• Isaiah 30:21
  And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”
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• Psalm 23:2-3
  ²He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. ³He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.
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• Proverbs 16:9
  A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
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Guidance through Scripture

• Psalm 119:105
  Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
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• 2 Timothy 3:16-17
  ¹⁶All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, ¹⁷That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.
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Led by the Spirit

• John 16:13
  Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.
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• Romans 8:14
  For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
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• Galatians 5:25
  If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit.
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Asking God for direction

• James 1:5
  If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
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• Psalm 25:4-5
  ⁴Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths. ⁵Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.
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• Psalm 143:10
  Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
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Wise counsel

• Proverbs 15:22
  Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
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• Proverbs 11:14
  Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.
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• Proverbs 12:15
  The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
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Knowing God's will

• Romans 12:2
  And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
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• Ephesians 5:17
  Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
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• 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
  ¹⁶Rejoice evermore.Rejoice at all times. ¹⁷Pray without ceasing.Pray without ceasing. ¹⁸In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
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See also

• Wisdom
• Trusting God
• Prayer
• Scripture
• Holy Spirit

Notes

1. Verses are quoted in the translation chosen in the Translation menu at the top of the page. See Translations for sources and copyright notices.
2. Each reference links to the full chapter so the verse can be read in context.