Ruin (a prayer against; Psalm 1)

Eternal and Holy One,

Psalm 1 tells how there is a best way for the righteous (it's being in the Torah and constant meditation on it every single day and in each moment). 

But, there is also a way that leads to ruin. It's that of being wicked. And being wicked is being in continual sin and wrongdoing.

Just reading that the way of the wicked leads to ruin is terrifying to me. I am not a fool to think that I couldn't possibly be wicked or follow a path that leads to ruin. I realize how I am always just one bad or poor choice away from this. 

As someone who strives to be righteous, and remain righteous, I realize I am still a sinner. I do not want to me. I try not to be. I take active steps to try to avoid sin. But, I still sin. 

Father God, will You let me know when I come near crossing the line to becoming wicked in any way. I do not even want to flirt with it. I do not want to follow any path that leads to ruin.

Doing the right thing in hard. Doing the wrong thing is quite easy. 

Help me be mindful of remaining in Your Word, and in Your Torah, and meditating on it constantly. This leads to life and to You.

I want to bring You glory, honor, and praise. Help me do so. Show me the way.