Psalm for Help

Reading Psalm 143 this morning, I was overwhelmed by how much this psalm spoke to me.  Like others I know, I have been using the word "Intentional" to guide my path in life.  I want to be intentional in everything I do each day.  I want to praise God in everything I do.  I do not want to forget God; I want to see his hand in my life.  I want to walk in the light, purposefully.  I want my heart to be more like Jesus.

So, for at least this week, I want to meditate on this Psalm, and memorize verses 8-10.  I will post those verses on my mirror so that they are the first thing I see in the morning.  So I can meditate on them as I brush my teeth, etc.  They will be the last thing I see before I go to bed.  Such a great Psalm.

In this psalm, David complains of his enemies and distresses, and he prays for comfort, guidance, and
deliverance.  Further reading on this psalm can be found here:  http://www.studylight.org/com/bcc/view.cgi?book=ps&chapter=143  

Psalm 143
(Good News Translation)

LORD, hear my prayer!  

In your righteousness, listen to my plea;

answer me in your faithfulness!

Don't put me, your servant, on trial;

no one is innocent in your sight.

My enemies have hunted me down

and completely defeated me.

They have put me in a dark prison, 

and I am like those who died long ago.

So I am ready to give up;

I am in despair.

I remember the days gone by;

I think about all that you have done,

I bring to mind all your deeds.

I lift up my hands to you in prayer;

like dry ground my soul is thirsty for you.

Answer me now, LORD!

I have lost all hope.

Don't hide yourself from me,

or I will be among those who go down to the world of the dead.

Remind me each morning of your constant love,
for I put my trust in you.
My prayers go up to you;
show me the way I should go.

I go to you for protection LORD;
rescue me from my enemies.

You are my God;
teach me to do your will.
Be good to me, and guide me on a safe path.

Rescue me, LORD, as you have promised;
in your goodness save me from my troubles!

Because of your love for me, kill my enemies
and destroy all my oppressors,
for I am your servant.

And below, for your listening pleasure, another version of this great psalm!