Show Me the Right Road to Follow

A psalm of David. O LORD, I give my life to you. I trust in you, my God! Do not let me be disgraced, or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat. No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced, but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others. Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow. 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. Remember, O LORD, your compassion and unfailing love, which you have shown from long ages past. Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth. Remember me in the light of your unfailing love, for you are merciful, O LORD. The LORD is good and does what is right; he shows the proper path to those who go astray. He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them his way. The LORD leads with unfailing love and faithfulness all who keep his covenant and obey his demands. Psalm 25:1-10

I’m studying the parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15)—from a book The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller—with my study group from church during Lent. The verses from this passage in Psalm 25 are reminiscent…or maybe I should say “predictive” of the Prodigal sons. We all consider the younger son “rebellious” these verses are applicable when considering the son who demanded his inheritance and then ran off to spend it.

Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth…. he shows the proper path to those who go astray.

The older son was also rebellious, but in a subtle, pretentious, self-righteous way that deceives others.

            …disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others….

Jesus brought Psalm 25 message to life in His Lost Sons parable. This is the time of Lent when it is appropriate to turn to God. Then follow the road that the Lord shows you—the straight path that leads to Him.  

Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Proverbs 4:26

Both brothers needed to be shown a road to follow. How about you…do you need the Lord to show you a road to follow...a path for your life?

Desert trail - on a road near Ely, Neveda 

Prayer ~ Lord God, I give my life to you. I trust in you, my God!

Do not let me be disgraced, or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat. No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced, but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others.

Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow.

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.

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

Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth. Remember me in the light of your unfailing love, for you are merciful, O LORD.

The LORD is good and does what is right; he shows the proper path to those who go astray. He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them his way.

The LORD leads with unfailing love and faithfulness all who keep his covenant and obey his demands May we live a holy life before You—pleasing You in all that we think, say and do.

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