Morning Prayer January 9, 2025: Enforcing God’s Will in 2025

In 2025, more people turn to “prayers for guidance,” “prayers for strength,” and “daily prayers” to find direction for the new year. It’s a time to align our hearts with God’s perfect plan for the days ahead. Matthew 6:10, from the “Lord’s Prayer,” says, “Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” This is more than just words; it shows we trust God’s greater power and good plans for us. We see that His will is greater than any situation we face. This year, let’s pray for God’s will to lead us, trusting in His promises for a better future.

What is God’s Will?

God’s will represents more than just a predetermined path; it is the active outworking of His good and perfect plan, a plan that is superior to any earthly circumstance. As Jeremiah 29:11 declares, “’For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give¹ you hope and a future.’”² This aligns with common searches for “prayers for hope” and “prayers for blessings.” God’s will signifies:

• Good Intentions: Plans for our well-being, prosperity (not just material), and a hopeful future. This relates to searches for “prayers for prosperity.”
• Divine Guidance: Direction and wisdom for navigating life’s challenges and opportunities, knowing His will is the ultimate guide. This connects to searches for “prayers for guidance.”
• Ultimate Purpose and Prevailing Power: Alignment with God’s grand design for our lives and the world, a design that cannot be thwarted by any earthly power or circumstance.

Further scriptures that emphasize God’s will and sovereignty:

• Romans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called³ according to his purpose.”⁴ (Emphasizes God’s control and working for good)
• Isaiah 46:10: “Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,’”⁵ (Highlights God’s unchanging purpose and its ultimate fulfillment)
• Psalm 115:3: “Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases.” (Affirms God’s absolute authority and freedom to act according to His will)

Declaring Our Submission to God’s Will in 2025

Entering a new year is an opportunity to renew our commitment to God and declare our submission to His perfect will, trusting that it will prevail over all. Many search for “prayers for strength” and “prayers for difficult times” during this period. By focusing on “Thy will be done,” we affirm:

• God’s Sovereignty: He is in control of all things, and His will is ultimate and cannot be overturned.
• His Goodness and Superiority: His plans for us are inherently good and transcend any negative circumstance we might face.
• Our Trust and Surrender: We choose to believe in His wisdom and submit to His leading, knowing that His will is the highest good, even when it’s difficult or we don’t understand.

Let’s Pray (Daily Prayer for God’s Will to Prevail):

Heavenly Father,
I humbly come before You today, acknowledging Your perfect sovereignty and lovingkindness. I recognize that Your thoughts toward me are thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give me a future and a hope. As I step into this new year, I wholeheartedly surrender my own plans and desires to Your perfect will, knowing that it is superior to any circumstance I may encounter. I pray, “Oh Lord, let Thy will be done” in every area of my life—my relationships, my work, my health, my finances, and my spiritual growth. I seek your “blessings” and “guidance” in all I do, trusting that Your will shall prevail.

I proclaim that You have a good and perfect plan for my life, a plan that is designed for my ultimate good and Your glory, a plan that no circumstance can thwart. I trust that Your will is the pathway to true peace, joy, and fulfillment, a path that transcends all difficulties. I ask for the grace to discern Your will and the strength to walk in obedience, even when it’s challenging or when circumstances seem contrary. Help me to trust in Your perfect timing and to find comfort in Your unwavering presence, knowing that Your will is ultimately being worked out in all things.

May Your will be done in my life, that I may experience the fullness of Your blessings and fulfill the purpose You have ordained for me. This is my “daily prayer” for alignment with your purpose and for the prevailing power of your will in every circumstance.

In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

Your Confession for the Day:

“Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” – Matthew 6:10 (Lord’s Prayer)

I declare that God’s will is being done in my life, on earth as it is in heaven, and that it prevails over all circumstances.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”⁶ – Jeremiah 29:11 (God’s Plans for Us)

I declare that God has good plans for me, plans for prosperity and hope, and not for harm, and these plans will not be thwarted by any circumstance.

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love God, to those who are the called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28 (God Works All Things for Good)

I declare that all things, even difficult circumstances, are working together for my good according to God’s unthwarted purpose.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6⁷ (Trust and Submission to God)

I declare that I trust in the Lord with all my heart, and submit to Him in all my ways, knowing that His will is superior to my understanding and that He will make my paths straight, regardless of circumstances.

This version more strongly emphasizes the prevailing power of God’s will over all circumstances, adding relevant scriptures and adjusting the language throughout to reinforce this theme.