Teach Me Lead Me
Psalm 27:11,12 (NLT) “Teach me how to live, O Lord. Lead me along the right path, for my enemies are waiting for me. Do not let me fall into their hands. For they accuse me of things I’ve never done; with every breath they threaten me with violence.”
There isn’t a day that goes by where people think about the things they need to get done. For those who are goal ambitious, they are taught to plan their days the night before, write them down, place them in priority (e.g., what must be done first, what needs to be done second, what will be done third, then decide what things can wait). When they can cross everything from their list of things to do, there is a sense of accomplishment. Everything is going their way, everything is fine…in their eyes. What people don’t realize is that the enemy gives you a false sense of satisfaction if you are satisfying yourself, focusing on yourself, making sure whatever you do is about yourself. Don’t misunderstand, I completely agree with self-improvement, working on yourself to not become a lazy person, and taking care of your needs. What I’m addressing is thinking that your way is the right way without any help or wisdom from others, especially God. There are people who have the mindset of, “I don’t need anyone!”
Proverbs 14:12 (NLT) “There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.”
David did the ultimate thing that everyone should follow. David knew there were enemies who hated him and were trying to kill him. So, he was humble enough to ask God for help. Here are three things that David asked:
- Teach Me – how to live my life.
- Lead Me – Guide me along the right path in my life.
- Don’t Let Me Fall into their hands – Protect me from my enemies.
I challenge you to humble yourself to God and pray this prayer daily: Father God, today is a new day and I thank you for keeping me alive to have a fresh new opportunity to do something for you. Your Word says in Proverbs 16:9 that a man plans his ways, but You establish my steps. So father, I’m asking you to establish my steps today. Teach me how to live. Lead me on the path that you want me to go, and I ask for your protection and discernment against my enemies. In Jesus name I pray, Amen!
Be Blessed
Ron
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