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Psalm 143:10a "Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God..."

Day 353 – Psalm 143

“Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God…” Psalm 143:10a

PRAYING WITH TRUST IN GOD

One of the most important things to do when battling strong negative feelings is to pray with trust.

“Answer me speedily, O LORD; my spirit fails!
Do not hide Your face from me,
Lest I be like those who go down into the pit.
Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning,
For in You do I trust;
Cause me to know the way in which I should walk,
For I lift up my soul to You.
Deliver me, O LORD, from my enemies;
In You I take shelter.
Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God;
Your Spirit is good.
Lead me in the land of uprightness.
Revive me, O LORD, for Your name’s sake!
For Your righteousness’ sake bring my soul out of trouble.
In Your mercy cut off my enemies,
And destroy all those who afflict my soul;
For I am Your servant.”
Psalm 143:7-12

1. Pray and trust God to deal with wicked enemies

a) God will cut off enemies.
b) God will destroy the wicked.

2. Pray and trust that God will hear and answer prayer

a) God will not let the spirit fail.
b) He will answer our prayers.
c) He will cause His lovingkindness to be experienced soon (“in the morning”).
d) He will teach us how to walk in His ways as He teaches us more about His will.
e) He will bring about a revival of the spirit.

3. Two special reasons why God would do all of the above

a) For His name’s sake.
b) For His righteousness’ sake.