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 lift up my soul
(Psalm 143:8).
David is the only person in the Bible God describes as a man after God’s own
heart. Despite David’s many setbacks he continually sought to know and do
the will of God in his life. Like many of us his will got in the way of a
sinless life.
It is in the morning hour that David sought to hear from God. I can imagine
David sitting on the open deck of his palace looking over the hills of
Jerusalem listening to God. There, in his morning watch, he felt the
unfailing love of God. He reaffirmed his trust in God. He also understood
that the key to knowing the will of God lay in spending such moments alone
to reflect on what God had done and was doing in his life.
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me
on level ground (Psalm 143:10).
Sometimes we fall prey to believing that God is not concerned nor does He
lead us in our work life. We are tempted to think that He leads us in other
areas, but not in our daily workplace. The truth is God is in every aspect
of life and desires to direct us.
Are you needing direction in your life today? If so, David is providing the
best example of gaining direction. Set aside the morning hour to draw nigh
to the presence of Jesus. There, you will sense His unfailing love for you.
His direction for our life will be a natural byproduct of this time of
communion with Him. Ask God to lead you by His Spirit today.