Psalm 25

1-3

We all face an “enemy”

our sin

other people’s sin

Our goal is to be faithful before God

“shame” is dishonoring God

shame is not the embarrassment before man or the world

shame is following our own ideas and wisdom and doing something foolish that dishonors God

shame is when we have to go back and own up to the damage we’ve caused due to our sin

Our prayer is that we want to know God’s will and obey him faithfully so that whatever happens, he will judge us to be faithful

Job suffered the greatest affliction

he was mocked and accused by his friends, but he was not put to shame

God ultimately vindicated him before his accusers

PERSONAL STORY

I have had to learn to wait for God

I am impulsive, I am quick to formulate a “plan of action” in my flesh

i always cause unnecessary stress and hurt

In learning to wait for the Lord, i’ve seen him deal with many conflicts on his own

4-5

Seeking God’s instruction and guidance

6-7

Plea for mercy for sin

8-10

God is

good

blesses humble

love

faithful