I found Psalm 85 to be a short, refreshing read this afternoon.

“Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease” (4).

I was captivated by the plea to be turned, presumably away from the ways that displease God.

For Him to turn me, I have to yield to His control.

I do.

“Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?” (6).

I believe God’s answer is a vigorous, happy “Yes!”

For Him to revive me, I have to admit my need and submit to His work.

I do.

“Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps” (13).

I definitely want Him to set me in His steps.

Set, in the sense of being placed there.

And set, in the sense of being firmly established there.