7 Prayers for Faithfully Stepping Forward into a New Season of Life
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Change is inevitable. Sometimes it crashes into our lives unexpectedly with a job shift, sudden loss, or a new dynamic in our families. Other times, we can see it coming: a new baby, an empty nest, a fresh opportunity. Whether anticipated or not, every new season comes with its unique challenges.
But what about when the change isn't just circumstantial, and you feel God calling you into something new?
Stepping out in faith to follow God's call isn't always easy. There are often unanswered questions, uncertain futures, and things we cannot fully understand. Even when we cannot see a clear path forward, God is at work. Sometimes He calls us deeper and higher into new things to bring Him glory. Our lives are meant to be mission-minded testimonies of His grace in a world that desperately needs it.
If you find yourself on the brink of a new season, or already standing in the middle of one, I invite you to ask yourself: “What is God calling me to right now, and how can I step out in faith to fulfill it?”
Here are seven ways you can pray as you step into God's calling for this new season of life:
1. Pray to Recognize the New Season
"Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?" (Isaiah 43:18-19).
Change can feel confusing, but part of stepping into God's calling is recognizing when He is doing something new. Isaiah reminds us that even when we cannot fully understand it, God is at work. Instead of clinging to the past, pray for open eyes and a willing heart to see the new thing He is unfolding in and through your life. God has good plans for you and wants to lead you to see all that He has. Do not let the fear of change keep you from something new He is doing in and through you.
2. Pray to Release the Old Season
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come" (2 Corinthians 5:17).
When a new season is coming, it often requires relinquishing our grip of the old season. We have to let go of what was in order to grab hold of what is. Whether it is a new job, a new dream, a new opportunity for success, or even a failure that you didn’t see coming, God invites us to release it for His glory. Pray for the strength to loosen your grip on the old so you can receive the newness of life He offers through Christ. Letting go of the past might be the one thing that moves you forward in this new season.
3. Pray to Trust God’s Faithfulness for the Future
"He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it" (1 Thessalonians 5:24).
The unknown future is often difficult to step into when we cannot see how everything is going to work out. While we might not know every step ahead, we can trust the One who does. When God calls His child to do something new or different, He also equips and strengthens them for the call. God’s faithfulness carries us through whatever He is calling us to. He is not going to change your season just to leave you now. Let your heart rest in His faithfulness. Remember where He has brought you from and trust where He is taking you now.
4. Pray to Embrace the Call with Courage
"And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?' Then I said, 'Here I am! Send me'" (Isaiah 6:8).
This verse is one of those mission minded messages that gives us a yes, Lord attitude even when we feel afraid. Saying yes to God when we don’t know the outcome takes a step of faith and trust. Isaiah reminds us that willingness matters more than readiness. We might never feel ready for the new, the unknown, or the calling deep in our hearts. But that is a clear answer that God’s call requires dependence on Him. Pray for a heart that says, "Here I am, Lord," even when you are afraid, unsure, or feeling less than able.
5. Pray to Persevere with Hope and Patience
"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up" (Galatians 6:9).
There are sure to be obstacles and discouragements along the way. This is just the way life flows. There are mountain tops and deep valleys when a heart surrenders to God’s call. The valley is a place where David found confidence in Psalm 23, and the valley is a place you will likely have to walk through also. Paul reminds us in Galatians to continue even through the difficult seasons. This helps us in the times when we do not see immediate answers, obvious fruit from our work, or clear blessings. Sometimes growth and results are slow growing. Pray for perseverance to keep on keeping on even when you do not see immediate results.
6. Pray to Keep Pressing toward God's Call
"I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 3:14).
The words we find in this verse give us the idea that there will be some setbacks when we pursue a God-honoring call. Pressing forward means it takes effort and ability to move and continue moving forward. In the face of adversity or struggle, keep going. This is the message Paul was giving the church at Philippi. Don’t give up when it gets tough! If you are moving into a new season, there will no doubt be some obstacles and uncertainties that might make you want to give us or stop moving. The encouragement here is to press on! Every step forward, even a small step, matters to God.
7. Pray to Rest in God's Ultimate Renewal
"And he who was seated on the throne said, 'Behold, I am making all things new.' Also he said, 'Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true'" (Revelation 21:5).
Prayer is going to be your greatest asset on this journey. Let your faith in God’s faithfulness be your battle cry. I love how we find the beautiful picture of God making all things new in Revelation, the final book of the Bible. It gives us that blessed hope that everything is going to be okay and good. No matter how difficult the journey, there is the promise we hold of all things being made new. Rest in that promise. God is at work in your new season and He has a way of working things out like we cannot even imagine.
New seasons can feel overwhelming, but they are also new opportunities to learn about God's faithfulness in deeper ways. He is not calling you to figure everything out. He is calling you to follow His lead one step at a time. Wherever He leads you, He will be with you.
Today, pray boldly and trust God completely in your new season. He already knows.
"And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ" (Philippians 1:6).
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