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. 21 May integrity and uprightness preserve me,
for I wait for you. – Psalms 25:5,21
psalms 23 will always be one of my favorite chapters to read. “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.”
Psalms 23:4 NLT
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
Psalm 23:6 ESV
Amen and Amen
He leads me beside still waters. With this reading, I imagined, for the first time, they are still because they are drawn for us. He has forded the fresh flowing stream and pulled the waters from it. He has done the work. He restores our souls. ♥️
Lord instruct me in the way I should go for your ways are better than my ways and your plans are better than my plans. Lead me, forgive my iniquities, and help me to be intentional in choosing to trust you.
4Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
God will always comfort our hearts -ellie
I love these simple Psalms, which remind us and ground us in what is important. I’m feeling God’s love and presence in these passages, and I’ve highlighted some parts I know I need to remind myself of.
“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.”
Love this one. Sculpt me Lord, that I may bear your image and truth. That is my prayer for today, Happy Friday everyone ❤️
“For the sake of your name, Lord,
forgive my iniquity, though it is great.”
I struggle with walking that fine line between knowing that I have been redeemed and yet feeling unworthy because of my sin. I go back and forth between failing to recognize that I have a sin problem, to realizing that I have so much sin in my heart and mind because I keep trying to live by my own strength, not by His grace. Father teach me how to recognize sin in my life and to confess it quickly so I can walk in the freedom You promised…
God doesn’t focus on your sin. Just seek him. ENJOY him and his unfailing love that we could never earn. He’ll correct it in time as he perfects you. Just remember that God sees you through what Jesus did for us on the cross. You will never be anything but righteous to him!!
I struggle to recognize that even if I do not immediately see God’s plan for me, he will lead me along the right path. I just have to choose to follow him. This is such a comforting thought because it takes some of the uncertainty about my life away.
I love Psalms. It gives me the chills. The Lord has always seen me through. “He restores my soul, He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake” Through my worst struggles, he has continually led me to where I belong. Even when my my faith is shaken, He restores my soul.
Psalm 25:15 is definitely one of those short-but-sweet-punch-in-the-face kind of verses for me. Sin is not part of God’s Will. Death, grief, sickness, destruction, and hate only exist because sin entered the world. Therefore, they are also not part of God’s original plan for His creation. We know that just from reading Genesis. So, God still allows these things to happen (that’s the whole free will thing he gave us, something I’ve struggled to understand for a while now.) But this verse tells me that with a heart fixated on God bad things can and will still happen But I won’t be trapped or beaten down because I gave GOD control of my heart!! With God in control, everything can be overcome. With the definition of Love, Majesty, and Perfection holding our hearts in his hands, what can the enemy do?
Recently I have been struggling to just continue to move forward in my everyday routine because of just the trials you experience everyday.. But this verse is something that I always think of when I begin to struggle… And it helps me to push forward and continue on.
What a great reminder to read these verses! The Lord is so good. Today I am reminded that He Is with me. I’ve been dealing with depression but even at my weakest point I know that He is in control.
Good news! I caught up on the last two readings because I have already read Job. I guess it’s because I’ve just been overly tired with school and all, some times I even find my find myself asleep in the couch at eight! Thank you for praying for me because I really don’t want to make this some check it off the list thing but something I actually look forward to!
How wonderful is our God!! I am reading this passage 9 months after you in search of answers regarding my relationship with my fiancé. It brings me joy that He brought you peace through this passage as well, no matter the outcome. Would you mind telling me what the Lord did in your relationship?
I’m catching up on my reading but I thought I’d share this for those that may also be catching up ;)
ps 23:3 he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
It spoke to me because wherever life may take us or we are in the careers we want to be in that everything was done to glorify His name! He’s with us always <3
Jennifer… I’m super behind as well but this is the exact verse I highlighted!! Everything he calls us to is not necessarily to make us happy or sad…. But to give glory to His namesake! Great reminder!
I was struck by how the Israelites quickly blamed Moses for rescuing them out of Egypt in exodus 14:11-12. It dawned on me that I do this a lot when things go wrong – look for someone to blame. But Moses responds with such grace and truth pointing out that it’s fear that’s causes them to blame. Fear leads to blame in conflict. This was very eye opening for me. Can anyone else relate to this? Instead of fear, we can choose to be still, let go of fear and control, and trust that God will fight for us.
Love the authentic words here. I know the grip of panic at tacks. Have come thru Stage 2 cancer where I wrestled w/ attacks in radiation. God cares so! Sending prayers to those. His Arm is not too short Num 11:23. Falling on: Ps 24:4 The one with clean hands & pure heart, who does not trust in an idol—which can literally be anything.
20 Guard my soul and deliver me;
Do not let me be ashamed, for I take refuge in You.
I think that if I am honest with myself and where my heart is, there are times when I fear that the whispers of the world are true, that I am a fool for trusting and seeking the Lord for refuge. This verse brought me to tears this morning, gently reminding me of the truth of my own heart condition while also reminding me of the reality of God’s promises…He does guard my soul, He does deliver me each time I seek refuge in Him….His refuge doesn’t always mean I will be in a situation that works out perfectly. It often means He grows me, molds my heart to bring His perspective…it means that HE is my refuge. I pour a cup of tea, grab His Word and warm up to the privilege of my relationship with Him. thank you God for using your word yet again to draw me nearer to you…to remind me that you do not bring shame and that you do not disappoint.
I love seeing us pull out the verses that really spoke to us and reading the different stories/thoughts behind that. This is the best Bible in a year program I have done. I look forward to each day! The verse for me (although there were many) that I will be reflecting on more is this one from Psalm 25:15 My eyes are ever on the Lord, for only he will release my feet from the snare.
If our eyes are always on the Lord..think how that would guide us in our decisions and actions! It’s harder to do than it is to say, I think..which is why I love this verse. What an awesome challenge and reminder!
12 Who, then, are those who fear the Lord?
He will instruct them in the ways they should choose.
13 They will spend their days in prosperity,
and their descendants will inherit the land.
This verse stood out to me because If I choose God he will prosper me and for me that speaks volumes because I greatly admire how God is not a dictator, but gives you a choice to follow him and he will give you the desires of your heart and bless you in ways you never thought.
16 Turn to me and be gracious to me,
for I am lonely and afflicted.
17 Relieve the troubles of my heart
and free me from my anguish. I don’t need to be anxious because the lord of the universe is on our side! Praise the Lord
25:6-7 “Remember, O Lord, Your compassion & Your lovingkindnesses, for they have been from of old. Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions; According to Your loving-kindness remember me, for Your goodness’ sake, O Lord”. Reminds me of the “Remember” day in the Esther study. Asking God to remember His promise of mercy, compassion, forgiveness. And to forget our sin. Only God can choose to forget. I can choose to forgive. But those memories still haunt me.
“Only God can choose to forget. I can choose to forgive.” This statement is so powerful, never thought of it in this way, thanks for sharing that Antimony!
All the ways of the Lord are loving and faithful toward those who keep the demands of his covenant. (Psalm 25:10 NIV)
For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance—now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant. (Hebrews 9:15 NIV)
What a beautiful love story. Thank you Jesus for doing what we couldn’t do.
I love waking up on Sunday morning and being wrapped up in the Psalms. My cup overflows! So thankful for not only the scriptures, but for the comments from the SRT community that make them even richer. Blessings to you all!
Agreed Steph! We currently do not have a home church, so the SRT community has been amazing to fill that void of fellowship that we all need! Some days I don’t even comment, but just reflect on what others have said about the Scriptures. I am so thankful for this community!
Psalm 25 : 4 Show me your ways, Lord,
teach me your paths.
5 Guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my Savior,
and my hope is in you all day long.
Teach me to live in the word, not of the world. Teach me to come to You first in my trials.
Teach me to be immediately thankful for your gifts.
Teach me to understand and apply your word.
These were the same verses that spoke to me this morning. If we don’t place our hope in God, then we have no hope. How I pray to follow His path for me every day!
“No one who hopes in you
will ever be put to shame” Psalm 25:3 I’ve been struggling with intense hour long panic attacks recently. When they come, sometimes all I can do is repeat verses like this over and over and over. Never have the Psalms been so precious to me! They are my lifeline. I truly have found that in deep waters, there is deep grace.
Jess, I am so glad you go to our Father first for your lifeline. As someone that has experienced anxiety attacks as well, if you are not going already to a Christian counselor, one may be able to offer assistance. God has given them the gift of listening and assisting. Getting enough sleep and eating right helps to. I will keep you in my prayers.
Thank you Yana! I do see a Christian counsellor but am away for a few weeks, so it’s incredibly difficult and I am tempted to feel all alone in the struggle. But He promises to never leave me. I am held and cared for.
Yana, I too suffered from panic attacks for years and sometimes they try to creep up on me again when I haven’t fully released control of burdens or the cares of the world (health, family, friends, career, the future) to God. I once was told if you can pinpoint the thought in which triggered the panic attack, you can learn to counteract it with prayer before it is full blown. God is a healer and it worked for me along with stress relieving things like massages, yoga, and lots of clean eating. I am praying for you to be in tune with your thoughts and trust God for your complete healing and to live a life of peace.
Jess, the way you lean on the scriptures is inspiring..something we should be able to do in joy, sadness and anxiety. Thank you for sharing this as you “lifeline.” Very moving!
I too struggle with panic attacks, Jess. The Psalms are great in those moments, but sometimes I can’t even think straight, and can’t even the verses out. Is there anything else you do that has helped in those moments of panic/mind going blank?
Sometimes Whitney, my mum or a friend reads a verse over and over if I’m too overwhelmed to speak them myself. I also practice deep diaphragm-breathing, which really helps to keep me calm. It is so tough to find something that works. Praying for you ❤️
“Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths” -psalm 25:4
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. 21 May integrity and uprightness preserve me,
for I wait for you. – Psalms 25:5,21
“Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow.”
Psalms 25:4 NLT
YES!
psalms 23 will always be one of my favorite chapters to read. “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.”
Psalms 23:4 NLT
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
Psalm 23:6 ESV
Amen and Amen
He guides the humble…. Lord, humble me and keep me humble.
He leads me beside still waters. With this reading, I imagined, for the first time, they are still because they are drawn for us. He has forded the fresh flowing stream and pulled the waters from it. He has done the work. He restores our souls. ♥️
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Lord instruct me in the way I should go for your ways are better than my ways and your plans are better than my plans. Lead me, forgive my iniquities, and help me to be intentional in choosing to trust you.
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Psalm 25:1-22 is an amazing prayer if you feel sinful or like you cannot be forgiven
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3He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name’s sake.
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Lead me in your truth
I lack nothing!! Not because of myself but because the Lord is my Shepherd. How comforting is this to remember when we feel down about ourselves.
These Psalms. Wow.
4Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
God will always comfort our hearts -ellie
For your name’s sake oh Lord, pardon my guilt.
I love these simple Psalms, which remind us and ground us in what is important. I’m feeling God’s love and presence in these passages, and I’ve highlighted some parts I know I need to remind myself of.
So beautiful! ❤️
What great Psalms!
“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.”
Love this one. Sculpt me Lord, that I may bear your image and truth. That is my prayer for today, Happy Friday everyone ❤️
“For the sake of your name, Lord,
forgive my iniquity, though it is great.”
I struggle with walking that fine line between knowing that I have been redeemed and yet feeling unworthy because of my sin. I go back and forth between failing to recognize that I have a sin problem, to realizing that I have so much sin in my heart and mind because I keep trying to live by my own strength, not by His grace. Father teach me how to recognize sin in my life and to confess it quickly so I can walk in the freedom You promised…
Thou must not consult with thy feelings but rather with the words of Him who saved thee. :)
From Pilgrim’s Progress
Excellent reminder from Bunyan!
God doesn’t focus on your sin. Just seek him. ENJOY him and his unfailing love that we could never earn. He’ll correct it in time as he perfects you. Just remember that God sees you through what Jesus did for us on the cross. You will never be anything but righteous to him!!
Done❤️
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I struggle to recognize that even if I do not immediately see God’s plan for me, he will lead me along the right path. I just have to choose to follow him. This is such a comforting thought because it takes some of the uncertainty about my life away.
Yes! And if we seek him first, he will add ALL THESE THINGS. As we walk with him, he’ll take us where we need to go.
I love Psalms. It gives me the chills. The Lord has always seen me through. “He restores my soul, He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake” Through my worst struggles, he has continually led me to where I belong. Even when my my faith is shaken, He restores my soul.
Thank you for the sharing about Matthew 6:23 article.
Lord God may I see grace and value your grace in this world more than Earthly Treasures
Psalm 25:15 is definitely one of those short-but-sweet-punch-in-the-face kind of verses for me. Sin is not part of God’s Will. Death, grief, sickness, destruction, and hate only exist because sin entered the world. Therefore, they are also not part of God’s original plan for His creation. We know that just from reading Genesis. So, God still allows these things to happen (that’s the whole free will thing he gave us, something I’ve struggled to understand for a while now.) But this verse tells me that with a heart fixated on God bad things can and will still happen But I won’t be trapped or beaten down because I gave GOD control of my heart!! With God in control, everything can be overcome. With the definition of Love, Majesty, and Perfection holding our hearts in his hands, what can the enemy do?
Amen. Thanks for this post Lydia. We are overcomers because He overcame sin and death!
Great explanation on Matthew 6:23. What is the bad eye? http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/what-is-the-bad-eye-in-matthew-623
I love John Piper!
Recently I have been struggling to just continue to move forward in my everyday routine because of just the trials you experience everyday.. But this verse is something that I always think of when I begin to struggle… And it helps me to push forward and continue on.
What a great reminder to read these verses! The Lord is so good. Today I am reminded that He Is with me. I’ve been dealing with depression but even at my weakest point I know that He is in control.
Wow that is so true…it feels amazing to knknow that God is
Finished day one
I started this mid year in 2015. I will continue day by day until I’ve read the entire Bible.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
I started today searching for a devotional app that worked but not sure if I should go back and read the others??? Is it required?
I started mid year and will finish halfway through this year!
Good news! I caught up on the last two readings because I have already read Job. I guess it’s because I’ve just been overly tired with school and all, some times I even find my find myself asleep in the couch at eight! Thank you for praying for me because I really don’t want to make this some check it off the list thing but something I actually look forward to!
That is good news Emerson! God is good!
I feel the same way!
I’m been having some trouble keeping up so I’m just going to start here and it would really help is you guys could all pray for me :)
Praying for you Emerson!
I’m having some relationship issues with my fiancé and psalm 25 just assured me that everything will be ok, to wait for the lord.
How wonderful is our God!! I am reading this passage 9 months after you in search of answers regarding my relationship with my fiancé. It brings me joy that He brought you peace through this passage as well, no matter the outcome. Would you mind telling me what the Lord did in your relationship?
I’m catching up on my reading but I thought I’d share this for those that may also be catching up ;)
ps 23:3 he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
It spoke to me because wherever life may take us or we are in the careers we want to be in that everything was done to glorify His name! He’s with us always <3
Jennifer… I’m super behind as well but this is the exact verse I highlighted!! Everything he calls us to is not necessarily to make us happy or sad…. But to give glory to His namesake! Great reminder!
I was struck by how the Israelites quickly blamed Moses for rescuing them out of Egypt in exodus 14:11-12. It dawned on me that I do this a lot when things go wrong – look for someone to blame. But Moses responds with such grace and truth pointing out that it’s fear that’s causes them to blame. Fear leads to blame in conflict. This was very eye opening for me. Can anyone else relate to this? Instead of fear, we can choose to be still, let go of fear and control, and trust that God will fight for us.
Very true! Thank you
Amen!
I love my Sunday Psalms! Such a good idea, thank you.
Love the authentic words here. I know the grip of panic at tacks. Have come thru Stage 2 cancer where I wrestled w/ attacks in radiation. God cares so! Sending prayers to those. His Arm is not too short Num 11:23. Falling on: Ps 24:4 The one with clean hands & pure heart, who does not trust in an idol—which can literally be anything.
Thank you for this. Suffered my first panic attack earlier this week, and in the midst of the confusion and fear it helps to know I am not alone.
Kat, sister, you are not alone! Praying God\’s peace and ever-present help over your day today. Love to you!
xoxo-Kaitlin for SheReadsTruth
Thank you so very much! Xo
Thank you, for that and this app altogether, it is such a blessing.
Sundays are my favorite – I love reading the Psalms.
Let me never EVER be ashamed of Him and to show His love to others.
20 Guard my soul and deliver me;
Do not let me be ashamed, for I take refuge in You.
I think that if I am honest with myself and where my heart is, there are times when I fear that the whispers of the world are true, that I am a fool for trusting and seeking the Lord for refuge. This verse brought me to tears this morning, gently reminding me of the truth of my own heart condition while also reminding me of the reality of God’s promises…He does guard my soul, He does deliver me each time I seek refuge in Him….His refuge doesn’t always mean I will be in a situation that works out perfectly. It often means He grows me, molds my heart to bring His perspective…it means that HE is my refuge. I pour a cup of tea, grab His Word and warm up to the privilege of my relationship with Him. thank you God for using your word yet again to draw me nearer to you…to remind me that you do not bring shame and that you do not disappoint.
7 Do not remember the sins of my youth
and my rebellious ways. Thankful daily for a forgiving God!!!!!
4 Show me your ways, Lord,
teach me your paths.
5 Guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my Savior,
and my hope is in you all day long.
I just finished memorizing that for SSMT2015. Love to be reminded of what God is, and how I should trust Him. Nmw.
I love seeing us pull out the verses that really spoke to us and reading the different stories/thoughts behind that. This is the best Bible in a year program I have done. I look forward to each day! The verse for me (although there were many) that I will be reflecting on more is this one from Psalm 25:15 My eyes are ever on the Lord, for only he will release my feet from the snare.
If our eyes are always on the Lord..think how that would guide us in our decisions and actions! It’s harder to do than it is to say, I think..which is why I love this verse. What an awesome challenge and reminder!
12 Who, then, are those who fear the Lord?
He will instruct them in the ways they should choose.
13 They will spend their days in prosperity,
and their descendants will inherit the land.
This verse stood out to me because If I choose God he will prosper me and for me that speaks volumes because I greatly admire how God is not a dictator, but gives you a choice to follow him and he will give you the desires of your heart and bless you in ways you never thought.
16 Turn to me and be gracious to me,
for I am lonely and afflicted.
17 Relieve the troubles of my heart
and free me from my anguish. I don’t need to be anxious because the lord of the universe is on our side! Praise the Lord
25:6-7 “Remember, O Lord, Your compassion & Your lovingkindnesses, for they have been from of old. Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions; According to Your loving-kindness remember me, for Your goodness’ sake, O Lord”. Reminds me of the “Remember” day in the Esther study. Asking God to remember His promise of mercy, compassion, forgiveness. And to forget our sin. Only God can choose to forget. I can choose to forgive. But those memories still haunt me.
“Only God can choose to forget. I can choose to forgive.” This statement is so powerful, never thought of it in this way, thanks for sharing that Antimony!
All the ways of the Lord are loving and faithful toward those who keep the demands of his covenant. (Psalm 25:10 NIV)
For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance—now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant. (Hebrews 9:15 NIV)
What a beautiful love story. Thank you Jesus for doing what we couldn’t do.
I love waking up on Sunday morning and being wrapped up in the Psalms. My cup overflows! So thankful for not only the scriptures, but for the comments from the SRT community that make them even richer. Blessings to you all!
Agreed Steph! We currently do not have a home church, so the SRT community has been amazing to fill that void of fellowship that we all need! Some days I don’t even comment, but just reflect on what others have said about the Scriptures. I am so thankful for this community!
Me too!! I love the rhythm of the order of the readings and I look forward to testing in the Psalms on Sundays as well!
Psalm 25 : 4 Show me your ways, Lord,
teach me your paths.
5 Guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my Savior,
and my hope is in you all day long.
Teach me to live in the word, not of the world. Teach me to come to You first in my trials.
Teach me to be immediately thankful for your gifts.
Teach me to understand and apply your word.
❤️ your sweet words Yana! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for this prayer Yana!
Thank you for this ❤️
These were the same verses that spoke to me this morning. If we don’t place our hope in God, then we have no hope. How I pray to follow His path for me every day!
“No one who hopes in you
will ever be put to shame” Psalm 25:3 I’ve been struggling with intense hour long panic attacks recently. When they come, sometimes all I can do is repeat verses like this over and over and over. Never have the Psalms been so precious to me! They are my lifeline. I truly have found that in deep waters, there is deep grace.
Jess, I am so glad you go to our Father first for your lifeline. As someone that has experienced anxiety attacks as well, if you are not going already to a Christian counselor, one may be able to offer assistance. God has given them the gift of listening and assisting. Getting enough sleep and eating right helps to. I will keep you in my prayers.
Thank you Yana! I do see a Christian counsellor but am away for a few weeks, so it’s incredibly difficult and I am tempted to feel all alone in the struggle. But He promises to never leave me. I am held and cared for.
Yana, I too suffered from panic attacks for years and sometimes they try to creep up on me again when I haven’t fully released control of burdens or the cares of the world (health, family, friends, career, the future) to God. I once was told if you can pinpoint the thought in which triggered the panic attack, you can learn to counteract it with prayer before it is full blown. God is a healer and it worked for me along with stress relieving things like massages, yoga, and lots of clean eating. I am praying for you to be in tune with your thoughts and trust God for your complete healing and to live a life of peace.
Praying for you
Jess, the way you lean on the scriptures is inspiring..something we should be able to do in joy, sadness and anxiety. Thank you for sharing this as you “lifeline.” Very moving!
I too struggle with panic attacks, Jess. The Psalms are great in those moments, but sometimes I can’t even think straight, and can’t even the verses out. Is there anything else you do that has helped in those moments of panic/mind going blank?
Sometimes Whitney, my mum or a friend reads a verse over and over if I’m too overwhelmed to speak them myself. I also practice deep diaphragm-breathing, which really helps to keep me calm. It is so tough to find something that works. Praying for you ❤️
Praying for you, Jess!
Loved your line “deep waters, deep grace.” May His grace upon grace be all over you in your beautiful wrestle for Him. John 1:16