Guidance, From Mom

Mom penned a short entry on guidance in her journal.  Mostly, she took her cue from Psalm 119.  I am amazed at the way God continues to put the pieces together for me, for all of us...Back into Psalms (and Mom's journal) I go.

129 Your laws are wonderful.

    No wonder I obey them!

130 The teaching of your word gives light,

    so even the simple can understand.

131 I pant with expectation,

    longing for your commands.

132 Come and show me your mercy,

    as you do for all who love your name.

133 Guide my steps by your word,

    so I will not be overcome by evil.

134 Ransom me from the oppression of evil people;

    then I can obey your commandments.

135 Look upon me with love;

    teach me your decrees.

136 Rivers of tears gush from my eyes

    because people disobey your instructions.

The desires of my heart to be in God's will, to draw closer to Him, to have Him draw closer to me, for intimacy with Him.  Therefore, remember to delight in the Lord, take pleasure from time spent with Him, in communing with Him.  Commit to His plans, reform my heart to His desires, know Him and His ways more and more.  

Psalm 25:4-5  Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow.  Lead me by Your truth and teach me, for You are the God who saves me.  All day long I put my hope in You.  

Psalm 143:8  Let me hear of Your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting You.  Show me where to walk, for I give myself to You....10  Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God.  May Your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing.  

From me.

The prayers of the Psalms are prayers God answers.  Oh, that our hearts would lean toward Him and be filled with a desire to be led by the Spirit!  So often we go off each day without a thought to who is in charge, just plunging ahead and plowing through.  I know I need these precious morning moments to center my attention on the Lord, commit my day to Him, my heart to Him.  Do I always stay there? No...but that's a work in progress!  These Psalms teach us where our hearts should be.  It is God who guides us on the correct path, maybe not always the easiest, but always the best.  

Lord, let my desires be for You.  To be conformed to Your will, led by Your Spirit and displaying Your character.  I want to be closer to You.  I pray that if there are any areas in our hearts and lives that we are withholding, please help us release control to You.  Have Your way in our day!!  Lord, so often I go stumbling down my own ill conceived road and lose my way--I get hurt, frustrated and usually in trouble.  Help us all to stay on the paths that You fix before us.  Even when following You is the absolute hardest thing to do, it's so much safer, and so much more fruitful, more peaceful and beneficial, both for ourselves and others.   Lord look upon me with love and teach me Your decrees, guide my steps so that I will not be overcome by evil.  Your laws are wonderful!

Pray one, all or part of the Psalms given in this entry each morning!