LEAD ME LORD IN YOUR WAY

Proclamation:

"In the morning, Lord, You hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before You and wait expectantly ... Lead me, Lord, in Your righteousness because of my enemies, make Your way straight before me ... But let all who take refuge in You be glad; let them ever sing for joy.  Spread Your protection over them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.  Surely, Lord, You bless the righteous; You surround them with Your favor as with a shield." Psalm 5:3-12 (NIV)

Explanation:

This psalm was written under the influence of The Holy spirit of God by King David.  It is both a song and a prayer.  David prays that God will hear him and help him.  He also wants God to destroy his enemies.  He not only prays for God's intervention in his life, but he asks for God's guidance and direction. (Psalm 5:8)  Then he very unselfishly asks that God protect all those who love Him. (Psalm 5:11-12)

Application:

The first thing that David did each morning was to pray and meditate. (Psalm 5:1-3)  It is probably a good idea for us to begin and end each day with prayer.  Pray for guidance and direction in the morning, and for forgiveness and thanks in the evening.  David was not perfect, like us he committed a number of sins, but he was always straight forward and honest with God.  When he messed up, he confessed it, and asked for forgiveness.  We should do likewise.  We should not expect God to overlook our sins and punish others for their sins.  We need to pray that God will make His way clear to us, and that He will give us the strength and faith to follow Him.  We need for Him to lead us and to guide us so that we walk in his way.