April 16
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PSALM 25 MAKE ME KNOW YOUR WAYS
To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul.
2 O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame;
let not my enemies exult over me.
3 Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame;
they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.
4 Make me to 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 wait all the day long.
6 Remember your mercy, O LORD, and your steadfast love,
for they have been from of old.
7 Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
according to your steadfast love remember me,
for the sake of your goodness, O LORD! – Psalm 25:1-7
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TEACH ME YOUR PATH O LORD by ILMA
O my Lord, I bring to you my whole heart, mind and body
I trust that you will not allow me to live in compromises
Let me not be overcome by all the schemes of the devil
You are faithful to protect your people from all kinds of evil
All those who believe in you look forward to your promises
Guide me so that I will know your ways so I can follow it
Without your lead, I will not be able to navigate this world
Change my mind and make it like yours; help me follow your word
Show me how to examine my own heart so I can align it with yours
Give me courage to say no to my flesh and keep my mind renewed
Because you are steadfast in your love, give me grace, my Lord
Do not focus on my past sins or my tendencies to follow the world.
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REFLECTION
• What is revealed in this psalm regarding the state of David’s heart?
• How can an anointed king still have such desperate need for God’s guidance?