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“Someone God Guides”

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Psalm 25 offers a prayer for God's guidance when you're facing a health crisis or business decision.
The episode is a sermon by Troy from Capital Church, part of a series called The Life and Lyrics of David. It begins with an introduction to Psalm 25 as a prayer for guidance in troubled times, such as health crises or business decisions. Troy uses humor with a magic eight ball analogy to contrast trivial questions with serious life choices. He explains that Psalm 25 is an acrostic poem in Hebrew, representing the ABCs of listening to God, and shifts the focus from seeking guidance to becoming the kind of person God guides. Key points include lifting one's soul to God for safekeeping, trusting in God rather than time or talent, and praying for forgiveness of sins. Troy shares a personal anecdote about his pastor, Ron McCaslin, catching a fish with a guide to illustrate the need for a guide over a map. The sermon transitions to James 1:5-8, where Troy discusses God's generous and faultless giving of wisdom, but warns against volitional doubt from ignoring God in other areas. He encourages self-reflection on where listeners need wisdom and where they might be ignoring God. Practical homework includes daily prayer for wisdom, addressing ignored areas, and praying through Psalm 25. Troy recommends the book 'Hearing God' by Dallas Willard for developing a conversational relationship with God. The episode concludes with a prayer for discernment and guidance.

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A Psalm 25 sermon on humility, teachability, and receiving guidance in troubled times.

A prayer for guidance becomes a searching test of the one asking for it. Capitol Church reads Psalm 25 as a sermon on discernment in troubled times, starting with the pressure of a career decision and widening into David's plea that God remember mercy and love while forgetting…

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When you need guidance in a season of distress, Psalm 25 meets you at the crossroads.

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