SCRIPTURE: PSALM 143
MEMORY VERSES:
“O Lord, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy; in your faithfulness and righteousness come to my relief. Do not bring your servant into judgment, for no one living is righteous before you.” (Psalm 143:1-2)
“Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.” (Psalm 143:10)
DAVID’S PETITIONS:
- Hear my prayer and listen to my cry for mercy. (v. 1)
- Answer me quickly. (v. 7)
- Show me the way I should go. (v. 8)
- Rescue me from my enemies. (v. 9)
- Teach me to do your will. (v. 10)
- Preserve my life and bring me out of trouble. (v. 11)
- Silence my enemies and destroy all my foes. (v. 12)
THOUGHT:
When we lost hope and are caught in fear, we must come to the Lord and express our true feelings. It is only in Him that we can find help, strength and comfort during our times of despair. Trust God’s Spirit and yield to Him as He leads you how to walk in the right path. Be confident of His unfailing love, faithfulness and righteousness.