Oh My God, In You I Trust

By Dean Collins

Have you noticed that finding direction is much easier than it used to be? Business travelers certainly remember arriving at an airport, renting a car, and securing a map or assistance from the rental desk on directions to the location of your meeting or hotel. And of course, you needed the map if you had multiple stops on your trip. But today none of that is relevant. All you have to do is enter an address in your phone and the GPS system gives you step-by-step guidance.

Psalm 25 might just be a passage that can act as a spiritual GPS that will help us find a path forward, especially in difficult and stressful days. The first step in setting our direction begins with our focus. But we must think with the eyes of our spirit and focus on the Lord. Usually, we focus on the things that are troubling us: our jobs, our families, our health, and other threats or fears. But Psalm 25 reminds us that we are to set our focus and direction on the Lord.

 “To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust.”

David will eventually get to his troubles, his distress, and his foes, but he reminds us in Psalm 25 to put first things first and to keep them there because he has learned that when our focus is right, then we have protection from our enemies, then we will not experience shame or fall to the various schemes of the enemy.

The next step is asking the Lord to teach us his ways. Our default is deeply ingrained in us to find our own way. Our DIY methods might work for fixing a clogged pipe or decorating for the holidays, but if we want to live vibrantly and eternally, then we must exercise our faith and trust that the Lord will indeed teach us his paths and lead us in truth, even if we have to wait for the Lord to reveal our next steps.

When we begin as the psalmist did, focused on God, it will not take long before we realize our sins and shortcomings. As the Holy Spirit reveals our sins, both recent and past, we quickly seek forgiveness for our transgressions, assured that the steadfast love of the Lord is new every day. His grace and mercy flow freely to all who seek the Lord in humility.

With pure hearts cleansed by the Lord, we are free to tell our Father in heaven all our troubles. The Lord will meet us in the middle of all our distress and bring comfort, protection, and deliverance because we realize and affirm that God is our refuge.

So before you put in an address for where you are headed today, make sure that your eyes are focused on the God who loves you and promises to lead you in the right path. He never fails.

Father, thank you for the guidance that you provide when we choose you as our focus. Thank you for sending Jesus, who cleanses us from our sin and allows us to come into your presence with confidence. You are our good shepherd, and we trust you to lead us today. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Your Time with God’s Word
Psalm 25:1-22 ESV

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