Bringing what you will need before the moment arrives

Hoping you can gather it only after the need appears

Looking ready without doing the preparation

Leaving the responsibility to someone else

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit that I have sinned and have not lived wisely. I need your mercy and your saving grace. I turn away from my sin and from trusting myself. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. Please forgive me, come into my life, and make me ready to follow you as my Lord and Savior. Amen.

Make Me Ready in You

Lord, revive your Church and make us wise in the simple, faithful things. Where we have become careless, stir us to prepare well, carry what is needed, and keep our lamps ready for you. Renew our hearts so we are attentive, steady, and devoted, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Wake Up Your Church to Ready Faith

Father, when I feel unprepared or behind, give me peace and practical wisdom. Show me what to gather, what to set aside, and how to take the next faithful step without fear, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Give Me Wise Preparation

Name one part of your life where you need to be more prepared. Ask God what you should carry with you, ask for wisdom to do it, and then sit quietly before him long enough to notice the next step.

Pray Over One Area of Readiness

Bring these to God: gratitude for everyday wisdom, trust that he can help you prepare well, and a willingness to be faithful in small, ordinary responsibilities.

Grateful for Practical Wisdom

Lord, I lift up someone who feels unprepared for what is ahead. Give them wisdom, calm their anxiety, and provide the help they need. Let them know your care as they take the next wise step, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Help Someone Who Feels Unready

αἱ{he###heh###the} δὲ{DE###DEH###but} φρόνιμοι{FRO-nee-mee###FROH-nee-mee###wise} ἔλαβον{E-la-von###EH-lah-von###(they) took} ἔλαιον{E-le-on###EH-leh-ohn###oil} ἐν{en###ehn###in} τοῖς{TEES###TEES###the} ⸀ἀγγείοις{an-YEE-ees###ahn-YEE-ees###vessels} μετὰ{me-TA###meh-TAH###with} τῶν{TON###TOHN###the} λαμπάδων{lam-BA-don###lahm-BAH-dohn###lamps} ⸀ἑαυτῶν.{he-af-TON###heh-ahf-TOHN###their own}

Matthew 25:4 — DynamicTAB

More on this verse