In Psalm 25, David sings the blues He tells God all about his troubles

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In Psalm 25, David sings the bluesHe tells God
all about his troubles

• 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.
• Psalms 251-3 (NLT)

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• Turn to me and have mercy, for I am alone and in
  deep distress. My problems go from bad to worse.
  Oh, save me from them all! Feel my pain and see
  my trouble. Forgive all my sins. See how many
  enemies I have and how viciously they hate me!
  Protect me! Rescue my life from them! Do not let
  me be disgraced, for in you I take refuge.
• Psalms 2516-20 (NLT)

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What Davids going to do bout the mess hes in

• 1. Turn to God to find Gods way through
  his troubles
• 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.
• Psalms 254-5 (NLT)

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What Davids going to do bout the mess hes in

• 2. Review the reasons why God can be trusted
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Why God can be trusted

• When Im in big trouble, God is the one who
  rescues me
• 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.
• Psalms 255 (NLT)

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• When Im hurting, God has a history of showing
  great mercy love
• Remember, O Lord, your compassion and unfailing
  love, which you have shown from long ages past.
• Psalms 256 (NLT)

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• When I remember how bad Ive been, God forgives
  forgets my mistakes
• Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth.
  Remember me in the light of your unfailing love,
  for you are merciful, O Lord.
• Psalms 257 (NLT)

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• When I wander, God shows me the way back
• The Lord is good and does what is right he
  shows the proper path to those who go astray.
• Psalms 258 (NLT)

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• When I humble myself, God teaches me the right
  thing to do
• He leads the humble in doing right, teaching
  them his way.
• Psalms 259 (NLT)

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• When I follow, God leads me deeper into his
  love, faithfulness and forgiveness
• The Lord leads with unfailing love and
  faithfulness all who keep his covenant and obey
  his demands. For the honor of your name, O Lord,
  forgive my many, many sins.
• Psalms 2510-11 (NLT)

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What Davids going to do bout the mess hes in

• 3. Encourage everyone to honor God and find His
  help
• Who are those who fear the Lord? He will show
  them the path they should choose. They will live
  in prosperity, and their children will inherit
  the land. The Lord is a friend to those who fear
  him. He teaches them his covenant. My eyes are
  always on the Lord, for he rescues me from the
  traps of my enemies.
• Psalm 2512-15 (NLT)

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