I Thirst For You Like A Parched Land

So my spirit grows faint within me; my heart within me is dismayed. I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done. I spread out my hands to you; I thirst for you like a parched land.

Answer me quickly, Lord; my spirit fails. Do not hide your face from me or I will be like those who go down to the pit. Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. Rescue me from my enemies, Lord, for I hide myself in you. Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

For your name’s sake, Lord, preserve my life; in your righteousness, bring me out of trouble.

Psalm 143:4-11

The psalmist was a man of wealth with a wealth of life experiences. But the psalms reveal moments when it appears David felt lost spiritually and emotionally. Psalm 143 contains one of those times. The great King’s heart was dismayed.
He was in trouble. So he paused and prayed, “Show me the way I should go.” The psalmist cried out to the Lord, “for to you I entrust my life.”

If the “man after (God’s) own heart” felt lost from time to time, it’s a given we too will need to turn to God for His direction.

Asking God for direction is more than okay – it’s best.

Our Daily Bread – January 2, 2019