Psalm 25:11-22 NLT “For the honor of your name, O Lord, forgive my many, many sins.
Who are those who fear the Lord? He will show them the path they should choose.
They live in prosperity, and their children inherit the land.
The Lord is a friend to those who fear him. He teaches them his covenant.
My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues me from the traps of my enemies.
Turn to me and have mercy, for I am alone and in deep distress.
My problems go from bad to worse. Oh, save me from them all!
Feel my pain and see my trouble. Forgive all my sins.
See how many enemies I have and how viciously they hate me!
Protect me! Rescue my life from them! Do not let me be disgraced, for in you I take refuge.
May integrity and honesty protect me, for I put my hope in you.
O God, ransom Isreal from its troubles.”
We hear David asking God to forgive him for his many many sins, for God’s honor! God’s honor? We know that God is 100% honor. So in actuality, what David is saying is, ‘Lord, I want to honor you! I am full of sin! I know you cannot look upon sin, Lord, I am humbly asking for your honor sake to please forgive me.’
David trusts that the Lord will show him his path! As should we!
That the Lord is a friend and gladly teaches us his ways! Something we all need to truly grasp and remember!
The Lord rescues us from the traps others might be laying for us but he also rescues us from the traps we often get ourselves into! A GREAT BIG thank you, Lord!
He has experienced the feeling of being alone, left to battle distress in the darkest hours of life. He walked a mile in our shoes.
May integrity and honesty protect me! What a profound request how can integrity and honesty protect us? Because that is just what our Lord is; integrity and honesty! Upon that, we can rest. Upon that, we can trust! Upon that, we walk in confidence!
And in unison, we can repeat the simple prayer; “O God ransom Isreal from its troubles.” Amen!
Again, we need to constantly remind ourselves when facing challenges, fears, and needs of who God is, and who he has been for us in our past. We need to trust even when the road ahead looks dark and looming because we never walk alone and we never walk in darkness! Jesus is our light and his word tells us, “He never leaves us nor forsakes us!” Now, that’s some good news!
As we walk out of our front doors to begin our day, don’t forget to take your best friend.
Dear Lord Jesus,
Thank you for your words that always assure me of your love and presence. I ask humbly for your presence, guidance, protection, provision, and direction. I long for my life what you have planned! Please, help me to see beyond my scope of vision and trust in yours! In your name, I pray, Amen!
Sunshine On My Shoulder 