“Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your Paths.” (v.4)
This prayer of David is something we all should continually seek from the LORD, enlightenment from His Word and His direction in our daily life. Discerning God’s will is not easy, but the starting point is always to come to the Lord in prayer, as God promises to give us wisdom when we do so (James 1:5).
Prayers for guidance often concern specific decisions. God’s Word then must be at the core of such decisions, for we know that God will not lead us contrary to His own Word. And, because the Lord often reveals His will through circumstances, we should pray for increased awareness of the Holy Spirit’s leading as well.
Once we have prayed for guidance and wisdom from the LORD, we like David must wait on His leading. During this time His spirit will guide you, teach you, and confirm to your heart His path. For the mature Christian, there is no other way worth learning about, and no other path worth following.
The Truth: “I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.” (Job 23:12)
