Counsel and Instruction
Psalm 16:7
The Upward Look
by Max D. Hutto,
“I will bless the LORD who has counseled me; Indeed, my mind instructs me in the night.” Psalm 16:7 NASB
With a heart full and overflowing at what God has done for him, His provision, protection, and counsel, David blesses and praises the Lord. He expresses his gratitude and his awe of God’s majesty, goodness, and greatness. God has given him counsel, advice, direction, and guidance. He meditates on God’s Word even in the night. In the quietness and stillness of the night, night after night, David’s mind, his heart, is instructed and guided by God’s Word.
Lord Jesus, my heart and mind is filled with awe by Your goodness, and great mercy, grace, and love. Direct my thoughts and my actions as I seek guidance in Your Word, the Bible.
August 29, 2025 - © Copyright 2025, Max D. Hutto.
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