Closer Day 10 – Psalm 25:15-22

Read: Psalm 25:15-22

15 My eyes are ever toward the Lord, for he will pluck my feet out of the net. 16 Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. 17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged; bring me out of my distresses. 18 Consider my affliction and my trouble, and forgive all my sins. 19 Consider how many are my foes, and with what violent hatred they hate me. 20 Oh, guard my soul, and deliver me! Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in you. 21 May integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for you. 22 Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.

Reflect

David faced troubles yet had a firm trust in the Lord and confidence in the character and promises of God. He cried out for protection and deliverance as he waited on God. Rather than becoming self-focused, we see the humility of David as he acknowledged that his sin was a hindrance to his prayers and sought forgiveness. He models an unwavering faith in the Lord – not shaken by circumstances.

We will all encounter times of distress, affliction, sorrow, despair, and loneliness in our lives. You may be in a season like that now, and the pain is overwhelming. This pain does not mean God is not near. Do not turn away from Him. Follow David’s example and respond with knowledge and confidence in the Lord’s path, trusting in God and His leading. We can cry out to Him, laying ourselves bare before him. Whatever life throws at you, look to God. Cry out to Him in your distress for protection and deliverance. He is near and gracious and good.

Prayer

Thank you for turning your face to me and redeeming me. Help me stay focused on You when I face trouble. Guard my soul and deliver me as I take refuge in You. I wait for you, Lord, preserve and protect me.