Teach Me Your Paths Psalms 25:1-7

Seek Refuge In God Teach Me Your Paths – Psalm 25:1- 7

“To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul “To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust;” (Psalm 25:1–2)

Psalm 24:4 “Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?”” (Hebrews 13:5–6, ESV)

“O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me.” (Psalm 25:2)

Romans 5:5 “For they shall be ashamed of the oaks that you desired; and you shall blush for the gardens that you have chosen.” (Isaiah 1:29, ESV) “Then they shall be dismayed and ashamed because of Cush their hope and of Egypt their boast.” (Isaiah 20:5, ESV)

But why should David be concerned about God not being with him?

Enemies “Consider how many are my foes, and with what violent hatred they hate me.” (Psalm 25:19, ESV)

Sins “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 25:7, ESV) “Consider my affliction and my trouble, and forgive all my sins.” (Psalm 25:18, ESV)

Can you relate?

1 Peter 5:8

James 1:12-15 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” (Romans 3:23, ESV)

What if my enemies are too strong?

What if my sins are too great?

God is faithful!

“Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame; they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.” (Psalm 25:3)

2 Timothy 1:8-12 “You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra—which persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me.” (2 Timothy 3:10–11, ESV)

Have you sought refuge in God?

Have you admitted your need for Him?

Seek God’s Guidance Teach Me Your Paths – Psalm 25:1- 7

“Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths “Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.” (Psalm 25:4–5)

You need to know God’s ways!

You need to draw on God’s strength!

Psalm 1:1-2 “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16–17, ESV)

Jeremiah 6:16

James 1:5 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.” (Ephesians 6:10, ESV) “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15, ESV)

Are you diligently seeking God’s guidance?

Seek God’s Forgiveness Teach Me Your Paths – Psalm 25:1- 7

“Remember your mercy, O LORD, and your steadfast love, for they have been from of old.” (Psalm 25:6)

Psalm 136:10-26

Psalm 103:17 “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22–23, ESV) “And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.” (Luke 1:50, ESV)

“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 25:7)

Do you remember God’s mercy?

Ephesians 2:4 “then he adds, “I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more.”” (Hebrews 10:17, ESV)

Are you willing to admit your sin and seek God’s forgiveness?

Titus 3:5

God is merciful!

God is loving!

God is faithful!

God is so good!

Romans 8:31-39

Do you trust Him?

Are you seeking His guidance?

Are you seeking His forgiveness?

Teach Me Your Paths Psalms 25:1-7