A new morning; a new week. Who can tell us what the day will bring or what is in store this week? All we know is that the One who holds it all together is faithful.
Psalms 143:8b says, “Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.”
“A good man” Matthew Henry explains, “does not ask the way in which is the most pleasant walking, but what is the right way. Not only show me what thy will is, but teach me how to do it.”
O Lord, only you know what lies in wait for us today. Lead us in paths of righteousness. Guide us in your truth. Show us the way that we should walk.
“We cannot know the way ourselves. The path across one little day seems very short, but none of us can find it ourselves. Each day is a hidden world to our eyes, as we enter it in the morning. We cannot see one step before us, as we go forth. An impenetrable veil covers the brightest day, as with night’s black robes. It may have joys and prosperities for us—or it may bring to us sorrows and adversities. Our path may lead us into a garden—or the garden may be a Gethsemane. We have our plans as we go out in the morning—but we are not sure that they will be realized. The day will bring duties, responsibilities, temptations, perils, tangles which our fingers cannot unravel, intricate or obscure paths in which we cannot find the way.
What could be more fitting in the morning than the prayer, ”Show me the way I should walk!” God knows all that is in the day for us. His eye sees to its close—and He can be our guide.
There is no promise given more repeatedly in the Bible, than that of divine guidance. We have it in the shepherd psalm, “He leads me in the paths of righteousness.” Paths of righteousness are right paths. All God’s paths are clean and holy. They are the ways of His commandments. But there is another sense in which they are right paths. They are the right ways—the best ways for us. Ofttimes they are not the ways which we would have chosen. They do not seem to be goodways. But nevertheless they are right—and lead to blessing and honor. We are always safe, therefore, in praying this prayer on the morning of any day, ”Show me the way I should walk!”
J. R. Miller, “For a Busy Day” 1895
Teresa says
Good Morning Christina! As we start our weeks it’s so encouraging to read God’s word and realize that no matter the outcome of this day, or even this week our God is in control and He leads and guides us. We studied some of these very things in Church last night, how fitting to wake up this morning and find you posted some of the same scriptures! God is so good, and I appreciate you taking the time to post this sweet Sister. Have a wonderful Monday today!
Becky@Daily On My Way To Heaven says
Dear Christina,
I did not know this: “There is no promise given more repeatedly in the Bible, than that of divine guidance.” It just blessed my heart today! We need His guiding hand every hour, we are so prone to fall prey of anxiety and worries!
Thank you…I will pray over this today…and tomorrow… and the day after tomorrow!
LOVE YOU!
Hollie says
Isn’t it so wonderful that the God of all takes the time to lead our paths … that we can ask the King of Kings to guide us and He will!! I can scarcely understand it, but it brings me such joy! Have a blessed week dear sister 🙂
Trisha says
Christina,
Such strong words of encouragement for the week ahead, dear friend! I’ve been thinking much about how we often pray for God to give us a “good” day, but I know that instead I need to pray for a heart that reflects the love of Christ regardless of how my day goes. Your quote from Matthew Henry about not asking for the way which is most pleasant reminded me of that again. Oh, for the grace of God to do His will and in a manner that glorifies Him. I know that might not have been the main focus of your post, but I’m thankful God reminded me again of this. Wish I could hug you in person. Sweet sleep tonight, my friend.
Diane says
How comforting it is to have the full assurance that “The steps of a righteous man are ordered by the Lord.” Psalms 37:23
I hope your week is going well Christina.
Much love to you my friend!
D. Baker says
What a wonderful post to read first thing in the morning, I’m going to be doing this every day. Asking the Lord to lead me and for His help because I’m sure there will be times my flesh resists the way He has chosen. But He knows best, His ways are higher than mine. So thankful for the guiding hand of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ! Have a blessed day that is led by Jesus today Christina!