Psalms 5:8
Psalms 5:8
Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.
Even in the face of dangerous circumstances, David places his faith in God's will. His request in this verse is to be guided by the Lord due to the fact that he is being threatened by evil men. As wicked men waited for David to be killed, he needed to follow the guidance of the Lord in order to remain safe and to persevere in righteousness. Throughout David's life, he trusted the Lord his God and believed everything He had promised in His Word. In the midst of difficulties and dangers, we always find David praying to the Lord. As David discovered, a man can become lonely when sin persists and grows in the heart. Furthermore, he also experienced the freedom and joy of being able to confess and accept forgiveness for his sins. It is impossible for anyone to escape the trials, tribulations, and temptations of life, nor can anyone escape the disappointments, discouragement, and dangers they may encounter. In spite of this, each of us has the option of becoming a believer after God's own heart. This is done by trusting Him in every situation, by beginning each day with praise and prayer, and by participating in ongoing fellowship with our Father in heaven.
Titus 2:12
Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Psalms 34:17
The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
Hebrews 1:9
Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.