Psalms 143:8
“Cause me to hear your loving kindness in the morning, for I trust in you. Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to you.”
What does Psalms 143:8 mean?
The psalmist opens each day asking God for reassurance—to hear that he's loved and cared for when morning comes. There's something deeply human about needing that reminder at the start of a new day, especially when you're carrying worry or uncertainty. He's not asking for a detailed map of his entire life, but for the next right step, the way forward that he can actually walk today. That final phrase, "I lift up my soul to you," captures the posture of someone who has decided to turn his deepest self, his longings and fears, toward God rather than holding them alone. It's a prayer for people who need both reassurance and direction, and it suggests that these two things—knowing you're loved and knowing what to do—often come together.