August 25
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PSALM 25 FRIENDSHIP OF THE LORD IS FOR THOSE WHO FEAR HIM
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 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. – Psalm 25:8-18
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A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
The Lord is the one who instructs all humans to the right path
He directs those who are meek and teaches them his ways
The Lord is full of steadfast love; he abounds in mercy and grace
He wants salvation and freedom for the entire human race
But only those who fear him and follow his word are blessed
They are chosen by God to have friendship with the Lord himself
He gives discernment and knowledge to all those who fear him
He comforts the lonely and the afflicted with his protection
No matter how big their troubles, he grants them endurance
The Lord will give them strength and hope for deliverance
Do not be friends with the world or have anything to do with them
Or you will be an enemy of God and will forfeit eternal life with him.
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REFLECTION
• How can friendship with the world make us enemies of God?
• How do you know that God has befriended you?