A prophet speaking from the temple courts

Clear obstacles and point people toward the Lord rather than yourself

Keep faith private so no one expects anything from you

Wait for life to become simple before obeying

Use religious words mainly to sound impressive

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit that my life has been crooked and that I need your mercy. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I turn from my sin and open my life to you. Be my Lord, forgive me, and make your way straight in me. Amen.

Make Room for the Lord

Lord, revive your Church to be a clear voice for you in a confused world. Make us humble, faithful, and bold to prepare people for your coming. Let our lives point away from ourselves and toward you, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Voice in the Wilderness Again

Lord, straighten what is twisted in me. Remove pride, fear, and distraction, and open a clear path for obedience and witness today, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Straight Paths for My Life

Begin by naming one place where your life feels blocked or crooked. Ask God to straighten it, then ask for one practical step that helps you follow him today.

Pray for a Straight Way

Bring these to God: any habit of drawing attention to yourself; any resistance to dry or lonely seasons; any crooked speech or action; any reluctance to let the Lord's way come first.

Turning from Crooked Paths

Pray for people who feel lost in dry places; for messengers who must speak faithfully with humility; for a clear witness that points others to the Lord; and for courage for believers to prepare paths for others to follow Christ.

For Those in the Wilderness

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John 1 : 23 - Calling, Preparation, Fulfillment

He said, “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord ,’ just as Isaiah the prophet  said.”

	Tau	t — as in top
	Eta	i — as in machine
	Nu	n — as in new

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In context — John 1:23

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