Wow...

Last night was my small group Bible study and it was interesting b/c I had debated back and forth all day about going. I was wiped out by the end of the day and after dinner all I wanted to do was crawl on the couch w/a book and relax. Well, I ended up going and God obviously wanted me there b/c I nearly missed the train! We studied a really neat passage last night in Psalms. You know, just when I think I've read the entire Bible (and I haven't...I've skimmed, not read!) God always surprises me with a new verse. I might've heard this verse before but never really took much notice to the words..until last night. And so, I want to share it with you guys and hope that you all get the same encouragement from it that I received when I read it.

Psalm 25:1-21

Lord, I worship you.
My God, I trust in you.
Don't let me be put to shame.
Don't let my enemies win the battle over me.
Those who put their hope in you
will never be put to shame.
But those who can't be trusted
will be put to shame. They have
no excuse.

Lord, show me your ways.
Teach me how to follow you.
Guide me in your truth. Teach me.
You are God my Savior.
I put my hope in you all day long.
Lord, remember your great mercy
and love.
You have shown them to your
people for a long time.
Don't remember the sins I committed
when I was young.
Don't remember how often I
refused to obey you.
Remember me because you love me.
Lord, you are good.

The Lord is honest and good.
He teaches sinners to walk in his ways.
He shows those who aren't proud
how to do what is right.
He teaches them his ways.
All of the Lord's ways are loving
and faithful
for those who obey what his covenant commands.
Lord, be true to your name.
Forgive my sin, even though it is great.
Who is the man who has respect for the Lord?
God will teach him teh way he has chosen for him.
Things will always go well for him.
His children will be given the land.
The Lord shares his plans with
those who have respect for him.
He makes his covenant known to them.
My eyes always look to the Lord.
He alone can set my feet free
from the trap.

Turn to me and show me your favor.
I am lonely and hurting.
The troubles of my heart have increased.
Set me free from my great pain.
Look at how I'm hurting! See how
much I suffer!
Take away all of my sins.
Look at how many enemies I have!
See how terrible their hatred is for me!
Guard my life. Save me.
Don't let me be put to shame.
I go to you for safety.
May my honest and good life keep me safe.
I have put my hope in you.


Now go and have a great weekend and if you are having a bad day, look back on this AMAZING verse!!! Love, Alli