It’s all about relationships. The psalmist’s relationship with God reveals the many facets of communication necessary to grow and build a relationship. He starts with a plea and affirmation, and then moves on to trust by seeking God’s will, and finishes with a request for protection and blessing on himself and others. Don’t you love how psalms can run the gamut of emotions in only a few short verses? We could probably also look at this as a good prayer pattern for us to follow.
What verse jumps out to you today? Read that one a couple times and just relish the message.
Verse 8 really spoke to me “Lead me in the right path, O Lord, or my enemies will conquer me. Tell me clearly what to do, and show me which way to turn.” That could be my cry today. My enemy is my own distractions, and I truly want to be following the path God has for me in our new home. I want to live in God’s will, yet I struggle with the temptation to be in control. What are your struggles in keeping focused on God?
Let’s pray. Lord, you are so awesome and I love being in relationship with you. Help me resist the devil and all his schemes. Help me stay focused on you and what you want for me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
