In the Lord I Take Refuge: Daily Devotions Through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund Psalm 25 - Teach Me Your Paths
Jan 2, 2026
The discussion dives into Psalm 25, highlighting David's heartfelt prayer for mercy and guidance. It explores the steadfast love and faithfulness found in God's paths for those who trust Him. David’s plea for deliverance amid enemies and loneliness emphasizes a deep reliance on God during distress. The lesson reinforces that true internal calm is rooted in focusing on God rather than letting circumstances dictate our peace.
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One Response For Many Trials
- Psalm 25 gathers diverse trials—enemies, loneliness, guilt—and applies one healing source to them all: God.
- David's unified response shows that a single act of faith can address many different pains.
Calmness Comes From Looking To God
- David asks how a soul can be as calm as sleeping amid storms and finds the answer in turning to God.
- Inner calm comes from looking to God, not from securing better external circumstances.
Abide Means Sleep — Soul Rest Imagery
- The Hebrew word translated 'abide' literally means to spend the night sleeping, implying soul-rest like sleep.
- David's picture is of a soul at rest despite surrounding storms, not merely resilience during daylight trials.