As believers start to walk in God's ways, they, like children, seek His guidance and crave deeper understanding of His truth. This prayer centers on experiential learning. David, despite all he knew, recognized his own ignorance and wanted to stay in God's school. He applied multiple times for grace's teachings. Many would do well to seek out God's timeless truths instead of creating new ideas and ask the Holy Spirit for understanding and a teachable heart.

"For you're the God of my salvation." God—the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—is the source and finisher of salvation. Is He your salvation's foundation? Do you see eternal hope in the Father's choice, the Son's sacrifice, and the Spirit's enlivening? If so, you can ask for more blessings with confidence; if God plans to save you, He surely won't deny you His guidance.

It's uplifting when we can speak to God with the assurance David shows. It strengthens our prayers and comforts us in trials. "On you do I wait all the day." Patience grows from faith; we wait cheerfully when we trust we won't wait in vain. Serving, worshiping, expecting, and trusting God is both our duty and joy. True faith will withstand ongoing tests without breaking. We won't tire of waiting on God if we remember His patience and grace toward us.