Psalm 25:7-11

7 Forgive the rebellious sins of my youth; look instead through the eyes of your unfailing love,

for you are merciful, O LORD.

8 The LORD is good and does what is right; he shows the proper path to those who go astray.

9 He leads the humble in what is right, teaching them his way.

10 The LORD leads with unfailing love and faithfulness all those who keep his covenant and obey his decrees.

11 For the honor of your name, O LORD, forgive my many, many sins. (NLT)

Forgiveness is good for the soul. You need to spend time in examining your life and the things in which you do and say. Those things which are not in line with God’s word need to be confessed. Praise be to God who through His unfailing love forgives us, His Holy Spirit lifts us back up and He continues to teach us God’s way. We are a rebellious lot, but God has created us for something better than what we are. Humble yourself under the mighty hand of God, confess your sins to Him and turn from them to Him. Know the truth and the truth will set you free.

Jesus is the way, the truth and the life.

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Psalms 25:4-6

4 Show me the path where I should walk, O LORD; point out the right road for me to follow.

5 Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you.

6 Remember, O LORD, your unfailing love and compassion, which you have shown from long ages past. (NLT)

Part of your daily prayer you need to be asking God to show you the path He has for you to follow. Following requires you to trust God and it takes faith to follow. Following does not come easy to us but it is what God wants us to do. Remember God’s unfailing love and compassion for you and what Jesus did on the Cross for you. God did these things for you because He loves you. He will lead you and teach you His truth as you hope in Him daily. The path God has for you is the best thing for you.

Follow.

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Psalm 20:1-5

1 In times of trouble, may the LORD respond to your cry.

May the God of Israel keep you safe from all harm.

2 May he send you help from his sanctuary and strengthen you from Jerusalem.  

3 May he remember all your gifts and look favorably on your burnt offerings.

4 May he grant your heart's desire and fulfill all your plans.

5 May we shout for joy when we hear of your victory, flying banners to honor our God.

May the LORD answer all your prayers. (NLT)

In times of trouble cry out to the Lord for help and in times of no trouble call out to the Lord and praise His Holy name. God is for you not against you. He has plans for you and not disaster. He will fill your heart with love and grant your heart’s desire. Your heart’s desire should be to love the Lord your God with all that you have and fulfill His will. Your strength is in the Lord and the victory is in the Lord.

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Psalm 24:1-6

1 The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him.

2 For he laid the earth's foundation on the seas and built it on the ocean depths.

3 Who may climb the mountain of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place?

4 Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tell lies.

5 They will receive the LORD's blessing and have right standing with God their savior.

6 They alone may enter God's presence and worship the God of Israel. (NLT)

As you search out your life in Christ realize that all belongs to God including you. God wants you to search Him out, to pray fervently to Him and to worship Him daily. Turn from your old habits and turn to the new life in Christ. Put Him first in your life and see the life He has for you. The new life is so much better then what you have tried to make, surrender to the one who knows you better than you know yourself and accept His will for you. He will never force Himself on you; He wants you to come willing and to be your God and Father. We were made to be in fellowship with Him.

Put Christ at the center of your life.

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Psalm 23:1-6

1 The LORD is my shepherd; I have everything I need.

2 He lets me rest in green meadows; He leads me beside peaceful streams.

3 He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to His name.

4 Even when I walk  through the dark valley of death, I will not be afraid,

for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.

5 You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies.

You welcome me as a guest, anointing my head with oil.

My cup overflows with blessings.

6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life,

and I will live in the house of the LORD forever. (NLT)

The LORD is your shepherd. God refers to us as sheep, sheep need a shepherd and Jesus is your shepherd. Sheep cannot survive without their shepherd and we cannot survive without Jesus. The world believes that they don’t need Jesus and they wonder about being devoured by the wolf (the devil). Our shepherd protects us and comforts us. He never lives us He is always right beside us. Our shepherd welcomes us in Loves us and blesses us.

The Lord Jesus is your shepherd.

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Psalm 19:7-11

7 The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul.

The decrees of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.

8 The commandments of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart.

The commands of the LORD are clear, giving insight to life.

9 Reverence for the LORD is pure, lasting forever.

The laws of the LORD are true; each one is fair.

10 They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold.

They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb.

11 They are a warning to those who hear them; there is great reward for those who obey them.  (NLT)

The Word of the Lord is perfect, it is trustworthy and it is reviving for the soul. The word is powerful -- able to change a life from following the world to following Christ. It opens our eyes to truth and wisdom, giving insight to life and eternal life. The truth of the word is that it is more important than gold, wealth, fame or popularity. The word is sweeter than honey and more satisfying. Each word in the word of God is fair and just.

Those who live according to the words of God and according to His commandments will be giving insight into them. It will give them wisdom, understanding, love, kindness and clarity in life. Even though the word of God is true it comes with a warning not to take lightly the words of God, but to follow and obey them for those who do will be greatly rewarded for their obedience.

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Psalms 19:1-2

1 The heavens tell of the glory of God.

The skies display his marvelous craftsmanship.

2 Day after day they continue to speak;

night after night they make him known.  (NLT)

Do you remember when you were a child watching the clouds go by and picking out the different shapes that they transformed into? And then at night setting out to watch the stars come out and watch them fill up the night sky? God’s glory is so wonderful and it is right in front of us all the time. We can at any time stop and watch the craftsmanship and artistry of our God. These things without a word speak of the power and glory of God. You don’t need to be a child to stop and watch in awe the glory of God go by. Stop and spend some time with the Lord, view His power and glory and then spend time in prayer to the God who paints you pictures every morning, every day and every evening.

The skies display His marvelous craftsmanship.

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