When we go to the scriptures and we go to prayer. And so Psalm 25 is a real appropriate text to teach on guidance because it is both scripture and it is prayer.

So I'd invite you to turn to Psalm 25 and to read along with me.

To Thee, O Lord, I lift up my soul. Oh my God, in thee I trust. Let me not be put to shame. Let not my enemies exalt over me. Yea, let none that

wait for thee be put to shame. Let them be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous. Make me to know thy

ways, O Lord. Teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy paths, lead me in thy truth and teach me.

For thou art the God of my salvation, for thee I wait all the day long.

Be mindful of thy mercy, O Lord, and of thy steadfast love,

for they have been from of old. Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions.

According to thy steadfast love, remember me. For thy goodness sake, O Lord. Good and upright is the Lord.

Therefore he instructs sinners in the way. He leads the humble in what is right and teaches the humble

his way. All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness for those who keep his covenant and

his testimonies.

For thy namesake, O Lord, pardon my guilt, for it is great.

Who is the man that fears the Lord?

Him will he instruct in the way that he should choose.

He himself shall abide in prosperity, and his children shall possess the land.

The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant.

My eyes are ever toward the Lord, for he will pluck my feet out of the net.

Turn thou to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.

Relief the troubles of my heart

and bring me out of my distress.

Consider my affliction and my trouble

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