Psalm 5:1-12

LEAD ME, LORD, IN YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS

Keywords 5:8a

Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness

 

1. Listen to my words, LORD (1-3)

Though David was a king, he humbly submitted himself to God’s kingship. Morning by morning he went to God in prayer and poured out his heart, laying his requests before him. After asking for help, he waited expectantly for God’s response. Like David, may we draw near God’s throne of grace with confidence to receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need! (Heb 4:15)

 

2. Surely the Lord bless the righteous (4-12)

David knew God and prayed based on God’s righteous character. He confessed that God rejects the wicked and hates proud and arrogant people, the liars, deceitful and bloodthirsty. David humbly came to God asking his mercy. He asked God to lead him in righteousness and to deal with rebellious people who are spreading lies and hatching evil schemes. In spite of enemies, David had assurance that the LORD blesses the righteous and that those who take refuge in God find real joy and safety. He asked God to spread protection over him.

 

Prayer Lord, thank you for hearing my cry for help. Help me to be led by the Spirit and walk in your righteousness every day.

One Word Lay your requests before God and wait expectantly