Psalm 25:5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.
David asks for God’s guidance on the right way to live and to walk in the Truth. Jesus is the way, and the life, and the truth. Believe Him and follow Him in truth. But we do not have the ability to follow Jesus in our own reason or strength. Therefore, we pray for the help and guidance of the Holy Spirit who dwells within. We confess our sin and weakness, and we confess His forgiveness and strength. We hear the Gospel, for it is the power of God to believe and live. He promises to lead. Romans 8:14: “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.”
We ask the Lord to teach us, not only to know right from wrong, but also how to actually live that way. Jesus commissions us: “Make disciples…teaching them to obey.” Again, teach Law and Gospel not just to learn truth but to do it. The God of my salvation will teach me to do. Confess your need for God’s help and believe you have it.
Then we wait on Him all day long, focusing on His Word, paying attention to His Presence, and seeking to serve Him by serving others. Waiting is being aware of Jesus on the mind and in the heart all the time. Pray without ceasing. Ask the Helper for guidance and strength to live according to His Word. Pray the Lord’s Prayer, which essentially asks, “make me a better person.”