I have been going through a tough few weeks. Working through some things, having to help host the bible quiz tourney which was fun, and then making mistakes, and trying to fix them. And so on Sunday a good, sweet friend of mine, read from this Psalm, and it has been stuck in my head thus far! And so this week, I would like to encourage you guys with it as well. Hope you like!
Psalm 25: 4-22
4. Make me know your ways, O Lord: teach me your paths. 5. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I will wait all the day long. 6. Remember me in your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love, for they have been from of old. 7. Remember not the sins of my mouth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love, remember me, for the sake of your goodness, O LORD! 8. Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in the way. 9. He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble in his way. 10. All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies. 11. For your name's sake, O Lord, pardon my guilt, for it is great. 12. Who is the man who fears the Lord? Him will he instruct in the way that he should choose. 13. His soul shall abide in well-being, and his offspring shall inherit the land. 14. The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant. 15. My eyes are ever toward the Lord, for he will pluck my feet out of the net. 16. Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. 17. The troubles of my heart are enlarged: bring me out of my distresses. 18. Consider my affliction and my trouble, and forgive all my sins. 19. Consider how many are my foes, and with what violent hatred they hate me. 20. Oh, guard my soul, deliver me! Let me not be out to shame, for I take refuge in you. 21. May integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for you. 22. Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.
Steadfast Love: Is a POWERFUL love! It's dependable, and loyal. A love you can trust! This word is mentioned all over this passage, and many others. It's emphasized as a hint for us. The steadfast love of the LORD, IS WORTH TRUSTING! He will not let us down. When life throws curve balls, or the love of this world is deceitful, don't give up! But turn to the love of the LORD. He has such a STEADFAST LOVE for us, that it's overwhelming. He will not forget you, or break his promises to us. Love of this world can be trusted. But only because of the Steadfast Love of God, that flows through man...Everyone goes through hardship. Everyone hides something that has become a hurtful memory, or pain. As humans, we naturally run and hide. We set up barriers...we push people out. But that's not right. I am still learning that that is not right! And as you read this passage...let the emotions pour...then pray and ask God for guidance. Help put your troubles aside. Hand them over to the LORD. Have a great week, as you Bask in God's GREAT love...and protection...for you!
Psalm 25: 4-22
4. Make me know your ways, O Lord: teach me your paths. 5. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I will wait all the day long. 6. Remember me in your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love, for they have been from of old. 7. Remember not the sins of my mouth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love, remember me, for the sake of your goodness, O LORD! 8. Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in the way. 9. He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble in his way. 10. All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies. 11. For your name's sake, O Lord, pardon my guilt, for it is great. 12. Who is the man who fears the Lord? Him will he instruct in the way that he should choose. 13. His soul shall abide in well-being, and his offspring shall inherit the land. 14. The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant. 15. My eyes are ever toward the Lord, for he will pluck my feet out of the net. 16. Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. 17. The troubles of my heart are enlarged: bring me out of my distresses. 18. Consider my affliction and my trouble, and forgive all my sins. 19. Consider how many are my foes, and with what violent hatred they hate me. 20. Oh, guard my soul, deliver me! Let me not be out to shame, for I take refuge in you. 21. May integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for you. 22. Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.
Steadfast Love: Is a POWERFUL love! It's dependable, and loyal. A love you can trust! This word is mentioned all over this passage, and many others. It's emphasized as a hint for us. The steadfast love of the LORD, IS WORTH TRUSTING! He will not let us down. When life throws curve balls, or the love of this world is deceitful, don't give up! But turn to the love of the LORD. He has such a STEADFAST LOVE for us, that it's overwhelming. He will not forget you, or break his promises to us. Love of this world can be trusted. But only because of the Steadfast Love of God, that flows through man...Everyone goes through hardship. Everyone hides something that has become a hurtful memory, or pain. As humans, we naturally run and hide. We set up barriers...we push people out. But that's not right. I am still learning that that is not right! And as you read this passage...let the emotions pour...then pray and ask God for guidance. Help put your troubles aside. Hand them over to the LORD. Have a great week, as you Bask in God's GREAT love...and protection...for you!
Lisa, this is amazing.
ReplyDeletePsalm 27 has always been close to my heart, I read it often to refresh all the meaningful things God has to say to me through it.
Hope you had a great weekend, sorry I couldn't be there!
Thanks Grace! Means a lot. I actually had a friend, make sure that it was okay to post! Lol. And no worries though I missed you, it was a good weekend! And thanks for sharing, I will be sure to read Psalm 27. SO I can see for myself, how it encourages you.
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