The Last Four: Part 1 - "Psalm 143" with Craig Groeschel - Life.Church

Title

Seeking God at Daybreak: Trusting His Unfailing Love to Lead My Life

Scripture Reference

Psalm 143:8 – “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.”

Main Information and Key Points

• Morning Priority
  • I notice how often Scripture highlights the morning. Jesus Himself sought the Father early, so I choose to begin each day with prayer and Scripture, believing that starting with God helps me walk with Him all day.
• God’s Unfailing Love
  • While human love falters, God’s love never fails. Nothing I do can make Him love me more or less; love is who He is.
• A Deliberate Act of Trust
  • David’s declaration, “I have put my trust in you,” makes me pause and ask: Am I truly trusting God, or leaning on my own abilities and wisdom?
• Asking for Guidance
  • “Show me the way I should go.” Even as a pastor, I too often make decisions without first asking God. James reminds me that I may lack simply because I haven’t asked.
• Entrusting My Whole Life
  • The word “entrust” signals total surrender—every hope, dream, and future plan handed over to God.
• The Good Shepherd’s Role (John 10)
  • Jesus is the Good Shepherd; His job is to lead, my job is to follow. Because His sheep recognize His voice, I can expect Him to guide me—through Scripture, prayer, circumstances, and trusted people.

Personal Reflection and Application

• Each morning I will intentionally meditate on God’s steadfast love before tackling the day’s tasks.
• I will inventory areas where I’m still relying on my own strength and deliberately shift that trust to God.
• When facing decisions, I will pause—sometimes for 24 hours—ask God for direction, and listen for the Shepherd’s voice.
• I choose to entrust every aspect of my life to Him, not partially but fully, believing He will use my talents and dreams for His glory.

Prayer and Blessing

I pray that God’s unfailing love greets you each morning, filling you with faith. May the Good Shepherd speak clearly and guide every decision before you today. His role is to lead; ours is to follow.

Summary

Psalm 143:8 calls me to begin each day anchored in God’s unfailing love, place my trust entirely in Him, seek His guidance, and entrust my whole life to His care. As I do, I can rest in the confidence that the Good Shepherd will faithfully lead, and I need only follow.