Psalm 143:8. “Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust; cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.” LEVEL GROUND. Is it only in my mind, or is it really a fact – The road I walk is rougher than it was some time back. The darkness around seems darker than it ever was before – The seas that rage around make life seem so far from shore.
I remember other days when the work seemed so effective. Is that really true, or is it just a different perspective? For some reason, the work seems harder, and few souls come around – The stumbling stones increase – please lead me to level ground.
I’ve been trying to be faithful to the work God let me see – And return again and again, believing it’s my responsibility. But instead of going forward, the work is falling back – I am almost overwhelmed – level ground is what I lack.
Please hear me when I call, Lord, don’t hide Thy face from me. Please open my eyes and heart so that I can see all You can see. Please let my ears be attentive to Thy voice when Thou dost call. Please let me walk on some level ground, so I will never fall.
Thy loving-kindness I never doubt; Thou hast preserved me faithfully. Thy will is revealed as I take each step, and the way opens up to me. Is it because I am looking down at stones wanting to see me trip – That I am avoiding a confident walk, more concerned that I will slip?
Thy voice have I heard this morning; Thy word have I hid in my heart. My trust is in Thee alone, O God; actually, this day has had a good start. Lead me through each hour ahead; give me grace to walk upright. And this ground I walk on is level, when I walk by faith, not by sight.
“Father God, the Protector and Guide of my life: I trust Thee to lead me this day through the difficulties that might arise. Give me a sense of caution, but not fear. Give me a sense of purpose, but not bravado. Give me a spirit of grace but not weakness. I pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”