God Gives Hope for the Future
The final 11 chapters of Proverbs
contains sound counsel for those
in positions of authority. And Prov
22-24 contain wise counsel for
anyone in position of responsibility
including parents and pastors.
Leaders need to know God’s
precepts if they are to direct
their charges into God-honouring
paths of conduct and character.
Lord, You promise Hope for Future:
Do not let your heart envy sinners
but always be zealous for the fear
of the Lord. There is surely a Future
Hope for you, and your hope will
not be cut off (Proverbs 23:17-18).
Hear my son and Be Wise;
and guide your heart in the Way…
Listen to your father who begot you
& don’t despise yr mother (v19-22).
Buy the truth and do not sell it;
get wisdom, discipline and
understanding… Let your father
and your mother be glad (v23-25).
Lord, grant me Your revelation
and flood my heart with Your light
that I need. Help me to see not
just my present trouble but the
future You have planned for me.
Your Word assures me that
those who Hope in the Lord
will have a wonderful future.
Grant me Lord the faith to cling to
Your promise; and in Your mercy
let it come to fruition. Amen.
Lord, grateful that You’ve planned
a future and a hope for my life.
Because of Your power and Your
faithfulness, I know that nothing
in my life is outside Your control.
Let my hope be firmly grounded
in Your unchanging character.
Draw me to seek You earnestly;
and lead me to submit to Your
Way and will for my future. Amen.
Lord, grant me wisdom to live by
Your truth so that I will have a life
of peace, blessing and happiness.
I pray to have the wisdom that
protects and saves me from evil
as well as guides and enables
me to make the right decisions.
Along with that, help me to live
with understanding and discipline
which bring glory to You. Amen.