Let your word come alive in me and be the light and lamp I need to see the path of your will clearly. 

Thank you for your word.  Thank you for the truth that both keeps us righteous and sets us free.  Lord, I pray that your word would clarify my direction and my opinions.  Speak to me clearly, Lord.  Let my thoughts be formed around an accurate interpretation of the principles of your word.  Forgive my attempts to prove my point by finding some turn of phrase in Scripture.  Teach me the truth and give me the courage to walk in it. Cause me to study with an open heart and not be ashamed of the things I believe.  Help me to rightly divide the word of truth so I will not be a workman who is ashamed. 

Holy Spirit, you are the author and divine inspiration – the very breath of God that carries the spoken word.  Be my teacher.  Be my private tutor.  Show me your truth.  Increase my knowledge and enlighten it with revelation and understanding.

Lord, you said if anyone lacked wisdom to ask you and you would not upbraid or scold us for asking.  I’m asking sincerely.  I need wisdom.  I need this mess sorted out.  I need to know what is right.  I need to know what pleases you.  I need your word to be the light and lamp that you’ve promised it would be.

Oh God, yours is the only opinion that matters.  I don’t want to take a side in a debate – I want to be on your side.  Let your truth bring unity and peace.  Oh God, step in and speak peace.