S – Lord, lead me in your righteousness because of my adversaries; make your way straight before me.

Psalms 5:8 CSB

O – Commentary:

O Yahweh, lead me The psalmist asks God to lead him. To be led by Yahweh is to enjoy His protection and safety (23:3; Isa 42:16). The path of righteousness is ultimately a path of safety and blessing (Psa 1:6; Prov 12:28).

 John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), Ps 5:8.

A – David asks God to lead him because he has enemies.  He also asks God to reveal his will and plans so he can see and follow them.  We need to invite God to lead us as well. Our enemies are not always visible and the things we can see are not always beatable in our own strength.  We need God in both situations.  

R – Heavenly Father, you are knowing and all powerful.  We invite you to reveal your will and plans for us today.  We put our faith in your Holy Spirit to lead and guide us in our thoughts, words and actions so we can honor you and be safe.