True And Right Paths

Let those who are wise understand these things.
    Let those with discernment listen carefully.
The paths of the LORD are true and right,
    and righteous people live by walking in them.
    But in those paths sinners stumble and fall.

—Hosea 14:9 (NLT)

LORD of Heaven and Earth,

Grant me wisdom as I search Your Holy scriptures, that I might gain understanding.  And grant me discernment, as I listen carefully—intent on applying to my life that Truth which You are faithful to reveal to me by Your Holy Spirit.

I know that all Your paths are true and right—and that because of the righteousness that I have received in Christ, I find life by walking in them.

I know that without Christ, I could not walk those paths without stumbling and falling—so help my heart to swell with compassion for those who don’t yet have Your light within them to illuminate the path before them.

And make me bold to share that precious hope that is mine in Christ—that they, too, can walk in those true and right paths that lead to life and a forever home with You.

Grant me wisdom as I search Your Holy scriptures, that I might gain understanding.  And grant me discernment, as I listen carefully—intent on applying to my life that Truth which You are faithful to reveal to me by Your Holy Spirit.

In the name of Jesus, Amen.