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Prayer: God Will Use Every Stumbling Block As Stepping Stones




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Trusting In The Sovereignty Of God

Heavenly Father, as I navigate the path You’ve set before me, there are moments when I encounter stumbling blocks – situations and challenges that seem insurmountable.

At times, I may falter, doubt, and even fall, questioning why certain obstacles have appeared in my journey. Yet deep down, I yearn to believe that there is purpose and potential in every setback I face.

I recognize, O Lord, that Your ways are not my ways and Your thoughts are not my thoughts. Instead of seeing stumbling blocks as hindrances, I want to see them as You do: opportunities for growth, transformation, and faith.

Teach me to trust in Your sovereignty, knowing that You can turn every obstacle into an avenue for Your glory and my good.

Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

James 1:2-3 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

Prayer For Perspective In Adversity

Lord Jesus, in the midst of adversity, it’s often challenging to maintain a heavenly perspective. The immediate pain and frustration can cloud my vision, making me focus solely on the problem rather than Your promises.

I confess that I often question Your plans, wondering why certain stumbling blocks exist in my life.

Help me, Lord, to rise above my limited viewpoint. Grant me the grace to see beyond the immediate, understanding that every challenge I face is an opportunity for my faith to be refined and for Your power to be manifested.

May I embrace each stumbling block, not with resentment, but with the expectation that You will use it as a stepping stone for greater things.

2 Corinthians 4:17-18 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

1 Peter 1:6-7 In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

Prayer for Strength to Overcome Every Stumbling Block

Mighty God, even though I know You can transform stumbling blocks into stepping stones, there are moments when I feel overwhelmed and defeated. The weight of the challenges seems too much to bear, and I am tempted to give up, doubting my ability to overcome.

In those moments, remind me of Your unwavering presence and power. Fill me with the strength and courage that can only come from You.

Equip me to face each challenge head-on, confident in the knowledge that I am not alone and that victory is assured in You. Let every stumbling block become a testament to Your transformative power in my life.

Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Embracing God’s Redemptive Power

Abba Father, I thank You for Your promise to work all things together for my good. As I continue on my journey, may I not be disheartened by the stumbling blocks.

Instead, let me eagerly anticipate how You will transform them into stepping stones, leading me closer to Your purpose for my life. I embrace Your redemptive power, trusting in Your infinite wisdom and love. Amen.

Every stumbling block in my way, Lord, I know You will use it as my stepping stone. There is no reason to be anxious, because You are not done with me. When you are done with me, everyone will know that You are the living God.

Thank You, Jehovah Sabaoth. Thank You, King of all heavens and the earth. Thank You Lord of glory. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Romans 5:3-4 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.

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9 thoughts on “Prayer: God Will Use Every Stumbling Block As Stepping Stones”

  1. Dear God, Yahweh, I have been out of work for far too long. My bills are behind and I am being threatened by man to pay or to quit living in my home. Lord, I seek your refuge and I plead with you to offer me some work, even just a little, in order to keep a home for myself and for my animals. Amen.

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