Devotion for Thursday, September 5, 2019

“Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from
violent men, who have purposed to make my steps stumble.  The proud have hidden a snare for me, and
cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set traps for me.”  (Psalm 140:4-5)

In this world, there are those
who go their own way and do not care about others.  They plot and scheme.  Look to the Lord and He will guide you
through the minefields of this age to be with Him always.  Look to the Lord who is the One who knows all
things and be guided by the faith He has given You.  Look to the Lord for all things and live the
life of faith He gives You.

Lord, You know the struggles of this world.  You know my struggles better than I know them
myself.  Lead me, O Lord, in the way of
righteousness and let not anything hinder me from trusting in You.  You have given Your Word and all that I need
has been provided for.  Guide me in faith
that I would now and always walk humbly as Your new creation knowing that all
things are in Your hands.

Lord Jesus, You lead the way
through the maze of life.  All that is
needed has already been accomplished. 
Guide me in the faith You have given that I may walk with You and be led
by Your Spirit.  Teach me what I need to
know and lead me to let all other things pass by.  Guide me according to Your goodness to see
that through You alone does salvation come and that I am already in Your
hands.  Amen.

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