May God be gracious to us and bless us
and make His face to shine upon us (Selah),
that Your way may be known on earth,
Your saving power among all nations.
This psalm begins with an adaptation of the blessing found in Numbers 6:24-26 ("The Lord bless you and keep you..."), followed by a purpose clause in verse 2, namely, that God's saving power might be known among all nations. I must not pray for God's blessing for my own selfish reasons, but that His name might be magnified through His dealings with me. And this reminds me that in my prayers to the Lord concerning my future, my true motivation must be His glory. Soli Deo gloria!
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