A prayer

Pay attention to me, my people,
and listen to me, my nation;
for instruction will come from me…

Listen to me, you who know righteousness,
the people in whose heart is my instruction… (Isaiah 51:4, 7)

Father, direct my heart to you. May I be alert, paying attention to you, and listening to you in my prayers.

I want to hear the instruction that comes from you. To have your instruction in my heart.

And as I pray, let me not merely say, “Your will be done.” But remind me of what you have said in your Word so that I can truly know your will and pray your will.

In Jesus’ name, amen.