A Prayer for Choosing Life and Goodness

"¶ See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil;" - Deuteronomy 30:15

"¶ See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil;" - Deuteronomy 30:{verse.verse_number}

O Gracious and Eternal God,

We come before Thee with hearts humbled and minds open, seeking wisdom and guidance from Thee, the source of all truth and goodness. As we reflect solemnly on the words of Deuteronomy 30:15, “See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil,” we acknowledge that our choices, whether grand or small, lay the foundation of our lives and the paths we tread upon.

Lord, we recognize that each day presents us with the sacred gift of choice—a divine opportunity to align our hearts with Thy will. We are reminded that You have graciously set before us the alternatives of life and goodness on one hand, and death and evil on the other. As we ponder this significant truth, we pray for clarity in our hearts and minds so that we may choose rightly, embracing life and all that is good in accordance with Your divine purpose.

Heavenly Father, we seek the courage to choose life in the face of temptation, despair, and the darkness that surrounds us. We beseech Thee to grant us strength when we feel weak, wisdom when we are uncertain, and hope when we are discouraged. Help us to discern Thy voice amidst the clamor of worldly desires that often lead us astray. Instill in us an unwavering conviction to forsake the paths of death and evil, for we are aware that these choices lead only to sorrow and separation from Thy light.

As we ponder the blessings of life, O Lord, remind us of its preciousness and fragility. Let us live each day with gratitude and purpose, fully aware of the impact of our actions. May we seek after righteousness and peace, striving to reflect Your love and grace in all our interactions with our fellow beings. Inspire us to nurture the seeds of kindness, compassion, and justice, cultivating an inner garden that bears fruit for others to partake.

Father God, we ask for Thy guidance in making decisions that align with Thy will. Illuminate our paths with Thy wisdom, that we may recognize the fruits of our choices. May we bear in mind the ripple effect of every action taken; may our choices be infused with goodness, drawing others closer to Thee. We seek the ability to influence the world around us for Your glory, so that our lives may become beacons of light amidst the shadows of this world.

O Lord, we recognize that choosing life involves sacrifice and may often require us to let go of our selfish desires. Equip us with the strength to endure challenges along the way and the patience to wait for Thy perfect timing. Teach us to surrender to Thy will, trusting that You are always working for our good, even when the road ahead seems arduous and uncertain.

Moreover, let us not only be conscious of our individual choices, but also do not allow us to turn a blind eye to the choices of others. We pray for grace to encourage our brothers and sisters in the faith, sharing the message of life and goodness that You offer so freely. Let our lives be testimonies of love and restoration, drawing others to Your heart.

As we go forth from this moment in prayer, help us to reflect regularly on the paths we have chosen. May we constantly return to Your Word for guidance. May our lives today and every day be testimonies of our choice for life and good.

In the name of Jesus, we pray, Amen.

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Deuteronomy 30:15 - "¶ See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil;"

Deuteronomy 30:15 - "¶ See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil;"

"¶ See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil;" - Deuteronomy 30:15

"¶ See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil;" - Deuteronomy 30:15

Deuteronomy 30:19:

Deuteronomy 30:19:

Deuteronomy 5:30 - "Go say to them, Get you into your tents again."

Deuteronomy 5:30 - "Go say to them, Get you into your tents again."

Joshua 15:30 - "And Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah,"

Joshua 15:30 - "And Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah,"

Deuteronomy 22:30 - "¶ A man shall not take his father's wife, nor discover his father's skirt."

Deuteronomy 22:30 - "¶ A man shall not take his father's wife, nor discover his father's skirt."

Deuteronomy 31:30 - "And Moses spake in the ears of all the congregation of Israel the words of this song, until they were ended."

Deuteronomy 31:30 - "And Moses spake in the ears of all the congregation of Israel the words of this song, until they were ended."

Deuteronomy 30:11 - "¶ For this commandment which I command thee this day, it is not hidden from thee, neither is it far off."

Deuteronomy 30:11 - "¶ For this commandment which I command thee this day, it is not hidden from thee, neither is it far off."

1.samuel 15:30

1.samuel 15:30

Exodus 28:15-30

Exodus 28:15-30

Genesis 29:15-30

Genesis 29:15-30

1.samuel 15:30

1.samuel 15:30

Deuteronomy 30:14 - "But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it."

Deuteronomy 30:14 - "But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it."

Deuteronomy 3:15 - "And I gave Gilead unto Machir."

Deuteronomy 3:15 - "And I gave Gilead unto Machir."

Mark 15:30 - "Save thyself, and come down from the cross."

Mark 15:30 - "Save thyself, and come down from the cross."

Deuteronomy 30:8 - "And thou shalt return and obey the voice of the LORD, and do all his commandments which I command thee this day."

Deuteronomy 30:8 - "And thou shalt return and obey the voice of the LORD, and do all his commandments which I command thee this day."

Deuteronomy 30:7 - "And the LORD thy God will put all these curses upon thine enemies, and on them that hate thee, which persecuted thee."

Deuteronomy 30:7 - "And the LORD thy God will put all these curses upon thine enemies, and on them that hate thee, which persecuted thee."

1 Corinthians 15:30 - "And why stand we in jeopardy every hour?"

1 Corinthians 15:30 - "And why stand we in jeopardy every hour?"

"And Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah," - Joshua 15:30

"And Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah," - Joshua 15:30

Deuteronomy 30:17 - "But if thine heart turn away, so that thou wilt not hear, but shalt be drawn away, and worship other gods, and serve them;"

Deuteronomy 30:17 - "But if thine heart turn away, so that thou wilt not hear, but shalt be drawn away, and worship other gods, and serve them;"

Deuteronomy 15:1 - "At the end of every seven years thou shalt make a release."

Deuteronomy 15:1 - "At the end of every seven years thou shalt make a release."

Deuteronomy 14:15 - "And the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,"

Deuteronomy 14:15 - "And the owl, and the night hawk, and the cuckow, and the hawk after his kind,"

Deuteronomy 30:12 - "It is not in heaven, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go up for us to heaven, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it?"

Deuteronomy 30:12 - "It is not in heaven, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go up for us to heaven, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it?"

Deuteronomy 33:15 - "And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, and for the precious things of the lasting hills,"

Deuteronomy 33:15 - "And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, and for the precious things of the lasting hills,"

Proverbs 15:30 - "The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat."

Proverbs 15:30 - "The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat."

Deuteronomy 15:15 - "And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt, and the LORD thy God redeemed thee: therefore I command thee this thing to day."

Deuteronomy 15:15 - "And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt, and the LORD thy God redeemed thee: therefore I command thee this thing to day."

Deuteronomy 30:13 - "Neither is it beyond the sea, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it?"

Deuteronomy 30:13 - "Neither is it beyond the sea, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it?"

"Go say to them, Get you into your tents again." - Deuteronomy 5:30

"Go say to them, Get you into your tents again." - Deuteronomy 5:30

Deuteronomy 11:30 - "Are they not on the other side Jordan, by the way where the sun goeth down, in the land of the Canaanites, which dwell in the champaign over against Gilgal, beside the plains of Moreh?"

Deuteronomy 11:30 - "Are they not on the other side Jordan, by the way where the sun goeth down, in the land of the Canaanites, which dwell in the champaign over against Gilgal, beside the plains of Moreh?"

Deuteronomy 30:4 - "If any of thine be driven out unto the outmost parts of heaven, from thence will the LORD thy God gather thee, and from thence will he fetch thee:"

Deuteronomy 30:4 - "If any of thine be driven out unto the outmost parts of heaven, from thence will the LORD thy God gather thee, and from thence will he fetch thee:"