Your Daily Bible Verse 21st July 2021 – Psalm 25
BIBLE VERSE OF THE DAY: “In you, LORD my God, I put my trust.” – Psalm 25:1
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5 Verses to Gather from Psalm 25 When Life Gets Heavy
By Kristi Woods
God and His word are faithful – even in times of heaviness, even when we might question whether He or His word could do a single thing to help us. Psalm 25 is a place I once landed when life became heavy. It quickly became a respite and refuge, a landing pad of hope. In fact, Psalm 25 in its entirety became a prayer, one offered to God Almighty often. But His word isn’t only for some of us. It’s for all of us.
Also Read: Your Daily Prayer 21st July 2021 – A Prayer to Keep Doing Good
Here are 5 verses from Psalm 25 we can gather when heaviness rears:
1. Verse 15
My eyes are ever on Yahweh, for he will pluck my feet out of the net. Psalm 25:15
It’s all about focus.
It’s often easy to focus on problems. If we listen closely, we can hear it in conversations often. The recount of the day’s troubles and woes slip off our lips or sit firmly in our minds without hesitation. We think about the problem and wonder why, how, and why again. But what if we changed our focus from the issues at hand to Yahweh, our God – the One who has all the wisdom of the world? What if we purposed and willed ourselves to keep the Lord, His saving ways, and past miracles in focus?
2. Verse 17
The troubles of my heart are enlarged. Oh bring me out of my distresses. Psalm 25:17
It’s all in the ask.
Sometimes it’s as simple as asking. Maybe that makes it sound far too easy, and there may be a battle in the midst, but unless we ask for help, we are lost. Hoarding our need is like trusting ourselves far more than safety deems wise. We can find ourselves in the waters of daily life, flailing alone among the pounding waves, or we can ask God for help.
3. Verse 18
Consider my affliction and my travail. Forgive all my sins. Psalm 25:18
Asked to be forgiven lately?
Isn’t forgiveness at the heart of much? It’s at the core of Jesus returning to earth. It’s the purpose of love, His walk with man, and our eternity. It’s at the heart of His ascension, and it’s certainly at the heart of our day-to-day. Sitting with the Lord, asking Him to consider our afflictions and troubles sits solidly with faith. Asking Jesus for forgiveness is its building place.
4. Verse 20
Oh keep my soul, and deliver me. Let me not be disappointed, for I take refuge in you. Psalm 25:20
Where do you take refuge?
Imagine a hurricane or winter storm descending on our location. What if we bounded out the front door and sat on the lawn, our legs crisscross as we watched the storm brew? Can you feel the harsh elements pelting our cheeks, causing them to grow increasingly rosy with each sting? We’d either find ourselves chilly with the frigid, northern temperatures or soaked silly in one big puddle as the army of raindrops continued to their battle. Sitting stark in the elements, choosing to withstand the conditions versus seeking shelter, seems silly, doesn’t it?
