In Psalm 5:8 we read…
“Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness because of my enemies.”
Life is full of problems, stress, burdens, and emotions that are hard to handle at times. All of this can lead to weariness, anxiety, fear, discouragement, and sadness.
That’s when we read and need Psalm 5; what David did to get through a trying time and to have peace in the face of the enemies he was facing. Notice the first thing he did - he talked to the Lord. In verses 1-3 of this chapter he asks God to hear his voice.
“Give ear to my words…” vs. 1
“Listen to my cry for help…” vs. 2
“…I lay my request before you and wait with expectation.” vs. 3
David reminds himself of God’s power and authority over all things and commits to trusting God. Notice the words, “Lead me, O Lord…” There’s that commitment by David to turn all of his troubles over to God and to trust him completely for the peace and victory he needed.
What are you facing today? Who and what are your enemies? Are you facing the enemy of a problem - stress or fear? What about the enemies of doubt, discouragement, and pain? Let me encourage you to do what David did: take this and turn it all over to the Lord. Turn David’s prayer in Psalm 5 into a personal prayer of letting God lead you to a time of victory, peace, and praise!