Verse
Next Paul and Silas traveled through the area of Phrygia and Galatia, because the Holy Spirit had prevented them from preaching the word in the province of Asia at that time. Then coming to the borders of Mysia, they headed north for the province of Bithynia, but again the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them to go there.
Thought
Part of being guided by the Spirit involves the Spirit preventing us from mistakes in place and timing. While I have prayed, and heard others pray, for God to defeat us when we are wrong, I cannot remember anyone praying, “Holy Spirit, prevent us from a mistake of timing or of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.” I don’t know about you, but after years of trying to honor God in spreading the good impact of the Kingdom, I am convicted that I need to pray this prayer more frequently!
Prayer
O Holy Spirit, God who is present within me, help me to know your will. Help me discern your timing. Guide me to the places where I can be most useful to you at the time that is most advantageous to grow your Kingdom, bless your children, and reach the lost. O Holy Spirit, LORD of my life’s direction, please prevent me from mistakes of timing and place. Protect me in those moments when I miss where you want me to be and gently put me back on the right road in concert with your timing. To you be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus and in my life. Amen.
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