A Scripture and a Prayer: “The Narrow Gate and Way”

“For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.” (Matthew 7:13-14)

Prayer:

Lord, we begin by asking that You would help us recognize the broad path of this world and its promise of ease and comfort, if only we would compromise our faith in You. Help us also discern the wide road’s distractions and desires that take us away from the truth of Your word. Therefore, Lord, we ask and seek the Holy Spirit’s presence to enlighten our minds and hearts through the truth of Your word and to guide our steps as we navigate the narrow path You’ve placed us on, so that we don’t turn to the right or left and miss the fullness of Your grace and mercy toward us, so that we can pursue Your holiness and righteousness. And this we ask in Jesus’s name. AMEN