“Destruction is in her midst; oppression and deceit do not depart from her streets. For it is not an enemy who reproaches me, then I could bear it; nor is it one who hates me who has exalted himself against me, then I could hide myself from him.” (Psalm 55:11-12)
All around are those who plot and seek to gain what is not theirs for their own sake. It is hard to live in a world with so many that are deceitful. Yet, here we are. How can one hide from the wickedness that is on every side? Hide in the Lord who knows all things and will not anything come upon You that will separate you from Him. Come to the Lord and find the only rest in a world gone mad.
Lord, these are words I can hear, but they are so hard to act upon. Guide the thoughts of my mind and the actions I make to come into conformity with what You are saying. Lead me by Your Spirit to walk in the ways You have established in spite of all that is going on around me. Lead me O Lord that I would follow You all the days of my life and walk in Your goodness.
Lord Jesus, for this very reason You have come that as many as turn to You would discover the peace which surpasses all understanding. Lead me Lord Jesus in the way I should go and then through Your Spirit, give the means to walk in this way. By Your grace alone am I not like the others who hate You. In thankfulness, guide my heart ever upward to walk with You alone. Amen.
