Psalm 25 - 3.17.26

SCRIPTURE:  Psalm 25:4-5‍ ‍

“Show me Your ways, Lord, teach me Your paths.  Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long.”

OBSERVATION:  In this prayer, David reminded us that if we are to grow and mature in the Lord, we must have humility, reverence for God, and expectation of Him.

David was suffering under a great deal of stress.  His enemies were coming against him, and even his own son, Absalom, had rebelled against him!  God had already graciously forgiven David of his past sins as he wept with godly sorrow.  David had discovered God’s heart of compassion, and the forgiveness he received caused him to have a deep trust in God. 

As David remembered all that God had done for him in the past, he remembered to depend on Him once again in prayer. David kept his eyes on the Lord as he acknowledged his great need of Him. 

APPLICATION:  Have you noticed that it’s generally in our times of trouble and overwhelming stress that we recognize our need for the Lord. When we go to Him in prayer, we are showing that we depend on Him, and that we trust Him.  How important it is to pray that God will make His ways known to us, and that He will guide us and teach us His truth.

Another important thing we should pray is for God to help us WAIT!  I know, no one likes to wait, but it’s in the waiting process that God helps us to grow, mature and depend on Him.  And when our prayers are answered, our trust in Him is deepened! 

PRAYER:  Thank You Lord for turning to us, and being gracious to us when You hear our prayers.  Thank You for coming to our aid and supporting us when we feel alone, stressed out, overwhelmed, and troubled. Thank You for guarding us, delivering us, and for inviting us to take refuge in You. Even though we would rather avoid the trials, I thank You that most of our valuable spiritual lessons are learned in the midst of trials.  I thank You that You always bring us through each one! I pray we will be quick to turn to You in prayer, and that we will trust You, no matter how long we have to wait.  I’m reminded that many times the reason our prayers aren’t answered immediately is because You’re helping us to grow and mature while we wait.  And then…when You know we’re ready, our prayers are answered, as we’ve learned to put our hope in You.  Amen

- Robin Orefice