Lead Me in the Right Path, O Lord
I can remember when we had to use maps to get to our destination. There were no navigation apps on a cell phone. I believe the apps are much better than maps most of the time because they check the traffic and other hindrances between us and our destination. Then, they send us on the side streets or the back roads, if that will help us have a better trip. Sometimes, there are a lot of turns, so we have to listen closely, but we get there safely. It is the same way with the Lord on the road of life. King David was a military commander, and he knew how important it was for him to take his troops on the right path. He had scouts to help him, but mainly he cried out to God for guidance. (Psalms 5:8) "Lead me in the right path, O Lord, or my enemies will conquer me. Make Your way plain for me to follow." Now, that is a very wise prayer for all of us to pray all of the time, so we can live a life of victory which is pleasing to God. God is the Only One who knows just what we need t...