I GIVE THANKS TO YOU O LORD, MY GOD.

Teach me your way, Lord,
    that I may rely on your faithfulness;
give me an undivided heart,
    that I may fear your name.

I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart;
    I will glorify your name forever.

For great is your love toward me;
    you have delivered me from the depths,
    from the realm of the dead.

Arrogant foes are attacking me, O God;
    ruthless people are trying to kill me—
    they have no regard for you.

But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God,
    slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.

Turn to me and have mercy on me;
    show your strength in behalf of your servant;
save me, because I serve you
    just as my mother did.

Give me a sign of your goodness,
    that my enemies may see it and be put to shame,
    for you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.

Psalm 86: 11-17