At a Crossroads in Life

“Mother Mary’s Prayer for Divine Guidance”

There are moments when life feels like a fork in the road—two paths ahead, but no clear answer. Confusion stirs restlessness, and fear of making the wrong choice keeps us frozen. In these moments, Mary reminds us that God’s light always shows the next step.

The Prayer

Blessed Mother Mary,

I stand at a crossroads, unsure of which way to go. Each path seems uncertain, and my heart feels torn between fear and hope. I long to do what is right, but I do not want to walk without God’s direction.

Mother, you know what it is to face unknowns. When the angel came to you with God’s plan, you asked, “How can this be?” And yet, you surrendered, trusting that God would guide each step. Pray for me, that I may walk forward in faith, not in fear.

Lord Jesus, through Your Mother’s intercession, shine Your light on the path before me. Close the doors that are not from You, and open wide the ones that align with Your will. Guard me from rushing ahead in impatience, and keep me from being paralyzed by doubt.

Mother, I confess my desire for control. I want answers quickly, clarity without waiting, certainty without faith. Remind me that God’s will often unfolds step by step, like a lamp for my feet, not a spotlight for the whole road.

Give me courage to choose obedience over ease, trust over hesitation, and faith over fear. And when I falter, gently guide me back, reminding me that God’s will is not a maze, but a journey of trust.

Amen.

Reflection

God rarely gives us the full picture at once. Instead, He invites us to trust Him with the next step, and then the next. Mary’s “yes” teaches us that we don’t need to understand everything before we obey—we only need to trust the One who leads.

Even when we feel lost, God is never confused. His wisdom surrounds us, His Spirit guides us, and His love ensures we will never walk alone.