Lord, What Would You Have Me Do

“Lord, What Would You Have Me Do?” — The Cry That Activates Destiny

There is a question that shifts a man from self-direction to divine alignment. It is not a long prayer. It is not a complicated theology. It is a surrender:

“Lord, what would You have me do?”
— Acts of the Apostles 9:6 (KJV)

This question was first voiced by Saul on the road to Damascus—a man full of zeal, conviction, and direction, yet completely misaligned with God. He was active, passionate, and committed, but wrong. And in one encounter, everything changed.

This is the power of that question:
it does not come from ignorance—it comes from surrender.

From Control to Surrender

Saul was not a weak man. He was educated, authorized, and driven. He carried letters, influence, and momentum. But when the light of Christ struck him, his strength collapsed into one sentence:

“Lord… what would You have me do?”

That is the death of self-will.

Many people ask God for help, but few ask God for instruction.
Many want God to bless their plans, but few are ready to replace their plans.

This question is dangerous because it removes negotiation.

The Moment of Divine Interruption

Scripture says a light from heaven shone around him, and he fell to the ground (Acts 9:3–4). God had to interrupt his movement to redirect his life.

Here is the pattern:

• God stops you

• God speaks to you

• God blinds what you relied on

• God opens what He has ordained

Saul lost his sight before he received his assignment. Why? Because what he used to see was no longer accurate.

Sometimes God will shut down your clarity to rebuild your vision.

“Lord” Before “What”

Notice the order:

“Lord…” before “what…”

Until Jesus becomes Lord, He cannot become Instructor.

Many want direction without lordship. But God does not guide rebels—He leads sons. Calling Jesus “Lord” means:

• I surrender control

• I release my agenda

• I accept Your authority

Only then can the next question follow:
“What would You have me do?”

The Power of the Right Question

This question does three things:

1. It aligns your will

You are no longer deciding your path—you are receiving it.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart… He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5–6)

2. It activates instruction

God speaks where there is surrender.

In Acts 9:6, Jesus responds immediately:

“Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.”

Clarity follows obedience—not the other way around.

3. It initiates process

God did not tell Saul everything at once. He gave him the next step.

Many people are waiting for full details. God gives direction in measures.

Blindness Before Vision

After asking the question, Saul was led by the hand—helpless, dependent, stripped.

This is humbling. The man who once led others now needed guidance himself.

Before God uses you publicly, He will reduce your independence privately.

Blindness in this context is not punishment—it is recalibration.

The Role of Ananias — Divine Connections

God did not complete Saul’s process alone. He sent Ananias.

This reveals another dimension:
when you surrender, God sends people.

Your obedience connects you to voices, mentors, and relationships assigned to your next level.

Isolation delays instruction.

From Saul to Paul — Identity Shift

That one question initiated a complete transformation:

• Saul the persecutor → Paul the apostle

• Destroyer of churches → Builder of churches

• Misaligned zeal → Directed purpose

All because of one surrender:
“Lord, what would You have me do?”

Why Many Avoid This Prayer

Because it is costly.

If God answers:

• You may have to change direction

• You may have to leave comfort

• You may have to release control

• You may have to confront truth

This prayer will disrupt convenience but establish purpose.

Prophetic Insight

This question is not for beginners—it is for the ready.

Ready to:

• Be redirected

• Be corrected

• Be emptied

• Be sent

When this question becomes your lifestyle, not just a moment, your life moves from effort to alignment.

God does not struggle to guide a surrendered man.

When Should You Ask This Question?

• When you are confused

• When things stop making sense

• When you sense a transition

• When success feels empty

• When God interrupts your plans

But more importantly—
ask it even when things are working.

Because success can mislead just as much as failure.

How to Live This Prayer Daily

• Start your day with surrender, not agenda

• Choose obedience over convenience

• Act on small instructions quickly

• Stay sensitive to correction

• Remain flexible to divine redirection

Final Word

This question is not about information—it is about transformation.

It is the doorway into:

• Purpose

• Clarity

• Alignment

• Destiny

Meditation Scriptures

Acts 9:1–15 • Proverbs 3:5–6 • Romans 12:1–2 • Luke 22:42 • Psalm 32:8

Prayer

Lord, I lay down my plans, my expectations, and my control. I acknowledge You as Lord over my life. Speak, and I will obey. Redirect me where I am wrong, refine me where I am weak, and send me where You desire. From this day, my answer is yes—before the instruction comes. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

— The moment you truly ask, “Lord, what would You have me do?” your life is no longer your own—and that is where destiny begins.