Psalm 143:8a Let the morning bring me word of Your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in You….
Verse 11 of this psalm reads: “For Your name’s sake, LORD, preserve my life….” All of the verses I have chosen here are adrift without the anchor provided in verse 11.
Psalm 143:8b …Show me the way I should go, for to You I entrust my life.
All the verses here use the first person pronoun “me.” Bring ME word. Show ME the way. Rescue ME. Teach ME. But why? “For YOUR name’s sake.” The distinction is crucial.
Psalm 143:9 Rescue me from my enemies, LORD, for I hide myself in You.
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the reminder that this life is not about me. It is about You, for Your name’s sake. Help me to draw closer to You, to shine Your light for all to see. Help me to never lose sight of the fact that all that I do is through You, in You, and for Your name’s sake. Draw me closer. Amen.
Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
Have a blessed day.