Are You Standing in the Way of Your Relationship with God?
Read Psalm 25:7-11
Today’s Truth
King David, who wrote Psalm 25, had every reason to be full of himself. His lineage, knowledge, and position were all to be esteemed. So how is it that David stayed so humble?
David wasn't perfect, but he was pursuing God — trying his best to seek God's will and asking for forgiveness when he failed (Psalm 25:7-11). As David turned to God, he experienced more and more of God's faithfulness and unfailing love. And as his understanding of God's greatness increased, David's view of himself decreased.
Discussion Questions
- Do you have a hard time accepting instruction or asking for help? Why do you think that is?
- Is there any area of your life that's off limits to God? Explain.
- What, if anything, stops you from humbling yourself before God?
Application
As David grew in humility, his relationship with God grew in intimacy, and the same is true for us. Every time we listen for God's voice, follow His instruction, and accept His correction, we fight our natural bent toward pride and deepen our relationship with God.
Giving anyone, even God, that much access might seem scary. But as David reminds us, there's no safer place we can be (Psalm 25:3).
