Bring me to higher ground.

 That is a cry from the heart of someone who desires more—more of God's presence, more purpose, and a closer walk with Him. To ask to be brought to "higher ground" is to ask God to lift you out of the low places of struggle, doubt, or complacency and set your feet upon a rock.

It echoes the heart of the hymn "Higher Ground":

"Lord, lift me up and let me stand,

By faith, on heaven's tableland,

A higher plane than I have found;

Lord, plant my feet on higher ground."

When we ask God for higher ground, we are asking Him to:

· Give us a new perspective, so we can see our problems from His vantage point.

· Pull us out of the miry clay of our circumstances and set us upon a firm foundation (Psalm 40:2).

· Draw us closer to His heart, deepening our intimacy with Him.

· Strengthen us to live above our circumstances, rather than under them.

Scripture to Claim:

· Isaiah 33:16: "He will dwell on the heights; his place of defense will be the fortresses of rocks; his bread will be given him; his water will be sure."

· Habakkuk 3:19: "The Lord God is my strength, and He has made my feet like hinds' feet, and makes me walk on my high places."

A Prayer for Higher Ground:

"Lord, I am asking You to take me by the hand and lead me to higher ground. Lift my spirit above the worries of this world. Clear the fog from my eyes so I can see Your face more clearly. Give me the strength to climb when I feel weak, and plant my feet firmly on the path of Your righteousness. I want to dwell in Your presence, where the air is clear and the view is eternal. Bring me to higher ground, I pray. Amen."

He who began a good work in you is faithful to complete it. He will answer that prayer.