Tuesday 20th January

Quiet your heart and mind. Consider breathing deeply and exhale slowly. Listen deeply. What words of praise do you hear in your soul?

“Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song."

Psalm 95:2

Ponder: Sing a short song of praise. Sit quietly and let it ring on in your heart.

Scripture

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.

Psalm 25:4-5 NLT

First pray this prayer for yourself. Read it 2 more times slowly. How does it bless you or help you?

So many options – one best Path!

If your journey with Jesus has been anything like mine, there have been many opportunities to choose a path ahead that seems perfect, at least from my limited perspective. However, time and again, Father has graciously caused me to take pause and reconsider where I am to place my next foothold. That pause may come through a lack of unity with my bride, or that familiar stirring deep in my soul that reminds me to look UP before looking out.

In Psalm 25, as David reaffirms his trust in Father God, remembering and declaring the promises he has received throughout his life, he so perfectly models for us the posture of submission, inquiry, and humility – being willing to admit to both himself and to God that he does not know what is best. That uncertainty does not paralyze, but propels him into conversation and community with Father, the author of all Truth.

In verses 4 and 5, David implores Father to “Show me the right path, O Lord; Point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me," This isn’t a casual request for God to confirm the direction in David’s own heart, but an active desire for intimacy – to more deeply understand Father’s methods, character and will.

Are you facing a big decision, navigating a difficult relationship, or a prolonged season where clarity seems illusive? Take comfort in knowing that Father waits with the promise of Hope. Take a few minutes to pause and pray Psalm 25 - asking Him for the one best path forward!

Matt Baldwin, Associate Regional Director, Africa

Now ask God who you can pray this prayer for. Write out the prayer related to them. Ask God if you should send it to them.

Kids’ Question: How would you like God to lead you today?