Moving From The Wilderness To Your Promised Land, "Trust The Process"
In this world where there is so much noise. So many distractions, how do you hear God's voice? How do you separate the truth from the lies? I love the Lenten season because it gives me an opportunity to disconnect from all the noise around me and focus on God's will for my life. I encourage you to use the remaining days of Lent to cultivate a spirit of discernment. Discernment is the ability to wait for and listen to God's voice. The key word here is Discernment involves waiting. Not rushing to move. You need to develop a spirit of discernment. Here is prayer to help you hear God's voice. “God, Give me a heart of discernment to know when You are speaking to me and give me the courage to listen." (
I come before you because I know you are speaking to me. I desire to hear your voice speaking to my spirit. I desire to do your will. Not my will lord, but let thy will be done. Thank You for the people You have divinely placed in my life who speak holy truth, love and words of wisdom. Give me a heart of discernment to know when You are using someone to speak instruction into my heart and my circumstances, and give me the strength and courage to follow through with that advice, even when it’s hard. Fill me with peace in knowing that even if I take a wrong turn, Your purpose will prevail.
As I start this day, help me remember that I belong to you, and my desire is to act accordingly. Keep my feet from stumbling and my mind from wandering into distractions that could steal precious time and energy from the most important things you have designed for me. I'm proud to be your child, Lord. And I'm so grateful that you died for me—rising again on your own new morning—so that every day could be filled with the wonder of your love, the freedom of your Spirit, and the joy of knowing you.
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Scripture for Meditation
Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV) — "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."
Beloved, this is the heartbeat of discernment — you cannot hear God's voice while you're still trusting your own reasoning. When you release your grip on how you think things should unfold in your relationships, your marriage, your family, God clears the path before you.
Isaiah 30:21 (NKJV) — "Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, 'This is the way, walk in it,' Whenever you turn to the right hand or whenever you turn to the left."
God does not whisper — He speaks with clarity when your spirit is still enough to listen. In your relationships, in your struggles for restoration, His voice will guide you away from the ditches on both sides of the road.
James 1:5 (KJV) — "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."
Family, God is not stingy with wisdom about your relationships. Ask Him directly for discernment about the people in your life, the decisions before you, and the healing that needs to happen. He will answer.
Walking It Out
First: Set aside fifteen minutes today — away from your phone, your television, your conversations — and sit in silence. Write down one relationship or decision where you've been rushing or relying on your own understanding. Pray the prayer from this devotional over that specific situation.
Second: Identify one person in your life who speaks "holy truth, love and words of wisdom" as this devotional mentions. Reach out to them today — not to vent, but to ask: "What do you see that I might be missing?" Then listen without defending.
Third: Before you make any significant relational decision this week — whether it's about confrontation, forgiveness, boundaries, or vulnerability — pause and ask yourself: "Am I moving from faith or from fear? Am I hearing God, or am I hearing the noise?" Write the answer down.
A Prayer for You
Lord, quiet the noise in my mind and the chaos around me so that I can hear Your voice clearly in my relationships. Give me the patience to wait on You, even when every part of me wants to rush ahead and fix things my own way. I confess that I have leaned on my own understanding too many times, and it has cost me. Today, I choose to trust the process You have for me — for my marriage, my family, my friendships, and every broken place that needs restoration. Make me a listener, a learner, and a faithful follower of Your direction. In Jesus' name, Amen.
About the Author
Rev. Nicholas S. Richards is an ordained minister, author of Destiny DNA, and founder of ROHO. For over 11 years, he has written more than 6,000 daily devotionals reaching believers worldwide. Learn more about Rev. Richards.