Contemplative Bible Reading

Psalms 27:11 (New Living Translation)

Teach me how to live, O Lord.
Lead me along the right path,
for my enemies are waiting for me.

Simple, under-stated, yet powerful. Please, oh Lord, teach me how to live.

Why does the writer ask for instruction? Because there are people seeking to harm the writer.

Are we fearful? Do we feel that there are people out there who want to harm us? Ask God the same as this writer – teach me how to live, oh Lord.