April 15
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PSALM 143
7 Answer me quickly, O LORD! My spirit fails!
Hide not your face from me, lest I be like those who go down to the pit.
8 Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust.
Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.
9 Deliver me from my enemies, O LORD! I have fled to you for refuge.
10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God!
Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground!
11 For your name’s sake, O LORD, preserve my life!
In your righteousness bring my soul out of trouble!
12 And in your steadfast love you will cut off my enemies,
and you will destroy all the adversaries of my soul,
for I am your servant. – Psalm 143:7-12
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PSALM 143 TEACH ME YOUR WAYS & LEAD ME ON LEVEL GROUND
A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
Lord, I call upon your lovingkindness to teach me your ways
My mind cannot comprehend the limitless mind you have
Please do not forsake me especially in times of adversities
I’d be lost if you do not guide me when dealing with my adversaries.
Make your truth affect my mind, body, soul and spirit
That I may constantly follow your commandments without limit
Let your goodness and mercy correct me when I am wrong
Deliver me from the wicked and the systems of this world.
Lead me only to the truth that comes from your word
Do not let me get deceived by lies, keep me straight on your path
Help me to stay humble and never take credit for anything
For you made all things and I can only boast in Christ Jesus.
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REFLECTION
• What does verse 10 meant by “Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground?”
• Why should we particularly pray in times of good or easy life?