The Paths Of The Lord (Psalm 25:10)

 


Monday, 10 November, 2025


Psalm 25

2 Kings 15:23-38

Matthew 22:34-46


Observance: Leo of Rome, bishop and teacher (d. 461)


The Paths Of The Lord (Psalm 25:10)


All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness,
    for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.


There are various ways we can consider our soul and its relationship to the Lord God. Specifically, with regards to sin. Thoroughly drenched as we are in Western Christianity, we may be most familiar with the moral aspect of it: right and wrong, good and evil, justice and mercy. This perspective is thoroughly biblical, and a treasured inheritance of our Reformed Catholicity.


If we were to turn our eyes to the churches of the East, we find a slightly different perspective. Sin is a disease, and Christ as our Heavenly Doctor offers us the cure. Flicking through the pages of our Bible furnishes us with plenty of references to this idea as well.


Today in our Psalm we see yet another: the idea of a journey, with various pathways to choose from. David is asking the Lord to lead him in the right path. The journey is treacherous; the wicked have laid nets in his way, trying to trap him. But by keeping his eyes on the Lord, by keeping the Lord’s covenant and testimonies, and asking for forgiveness when he fails, David’s safe passage is assured.


We have a wonderful collect set for Morning Prayer that plays into this idea. It has the imagery of us as travelling along with God, and asking that we do not fall into or run towards sin and danger.


When you begin your morning, how might your day be like a journey? Where will the path take you? How might you keep your eyes on the Lord?


Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, we thank you for bringing us safely to this day: keep us by your mighty power, and grant that we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger; but lead and govern us in all things, that we may always do what is righteous in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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