He guards the steps of his faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness, for a person does not prevail by his own strength.
1 Samuel 2:9
Lord, guard my steps this day. Shine Your light on the path that I walk, that I might not walk in darkness but may follow in Your footsteps all the day long. For in You, and You alone, do I find what my soul longs for. It is You that directs me; it is You that leads me. It is not by my strength that I stand, nor by my wisdom that I make my way. But in You do I find the wherewithal to press on. You remove the obstacles before me. You provide relief in the midst of the storm. You uphold me on my right hand. And You give me victory over my enemies. Without You I would be destined for failure. But with You I am indeed more than a conqueror! Today, I place my trust in You, leaning not to my own strength but to Yours and Yours alone. Hold me up as I navigate through the challenges of this day. Remind me of the refuge and shelter I have in Christ. But more than anything, help me to let go of my tendency to look within myself to get through and help me to focus my attention solely on You. In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen.