A Simple Prayer from Exodus 33

I enjoy passages of the Bible that provide simple prayers with timeless relevance.

In this post, I'd like to turn to Exodus 33, a time during which the Israelites were roaming the wilderness. Moses, the Israelites' leader, was apprehensive about his mission, and he appealed to God with the following prayer (Exodus 33:13, NLT),

If it is true that you look favorably on me, let me know your ways so I may understand you more fully and continue to enjoy your favor.

That prayer is simple, beautiful, and timeless. At some point today, find a quiet place, and recite that prayer to God. Perhaps you'll receive the same response from God that Moses received (Exodus 33:17, NLT),

I will personally go with you, Moses, and I will give you rest—everything will be fine for you.