“For your name’s sake, Lord, preserve my life” (11). The psalmist’s cry for help was not only about his own desire to be rescued from trouble. He asked for mercy and God’s powerful intervention in the face of an enemy who was crushing him, so that he could live and follow God. He prayed, “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,” and then, “Show me the way I should go” (8). His prayer, “Rescue me” (9), was accompanied by “Teach me to do your will” (10).

“May your good Spirit lead me on level ground” (10). God wants to lead us on “level ground” so that instead of chaos, we can find the strength and stability to serve Him well.