Forty Days in the Psalmsনমুনা

In Biblical accounts, Jesus often prayed in secluded places, spending nights in prayer and consistently communicating with God. His disciples even asked Him to teach them how to pray, noticing the unique nature of His prayer habits.

Teaching children new skills can be challenging. Younger children are usually more receptive to guidance, but as they grow older and become teenagers, they might believe they already know everything, making it harder to teach them new concepts.

Similarly, it's essential to seek God's Guidance throughout life. Jesus exemplified this by only doing what He saw His Father doing. (See John 5:19) Verses 4 through 5 of Psalm 25 emphasize the importance of asking God for direction: "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."

Take a week, Monday through Sunday, and make Psalm 25 your daily prayer. It takes about 4 minutes to read and can serve as a meaningful daily reflection. The Psalm covers various themes such as learning God's Ways, seeking forgiveness, finding victory over adversaries, and remembering God's Mercy and Steadfast Love.

Using these verses as a daily prayer can help maintain focus on seeking God's Guidance. Consider writing them on a note card and keeping it by your bedside to recite each morning. This practice encourages starting the day with a request for God's Direction before engaging with daily distractions like news or emails.

Continuing with Psalm 25 can provide valuable insights and strengthen one's prayer life. As we move towards compiling lessons from Psalms 25 to 40, the aim is to apply what we've learned beyond the initial 40 days.

RESPOND IN PRAYER:

"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." I will be tempted to hurry today but teach me to pause and wait for You.