Gordon Mcconnell Poet Rhyme

Teach Me Your Paths O Lord - Psalm 25: 1-10

My soul is lifted up on high
trust in God, where else can I go?
crying out loud don't shame me
keep my enemies to not strike a blow

Wait upon the Lord and never be shamed
teach me the paths of God's way
may I know your truth to be taught
God of my salvation may I always stay

Cry out to the Lord who's always there
remind Him afresh of His mercy and love
for they have been of old for sure
God is good sending His grace from above

Please forget the sins of my youth
for your goodness sake remember me
O Lord you are good and upright
instructing sinners like me to see

God loves the humble in heart
leading them to what's right
all God's paths are faithfully true
for those who know His light

Psalm 25: 1-10 (ESV)  
(To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.  O my God, in you I trust;     let me not be put to shame;     let not my enemies exult over me.  Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame;     they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.    Make me to know your ways, O Lord;     teach me your paths.  Lead me in your truth and teach me,     for you are the God of my salvation;     for you I wait all the day long.    Remember your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love,     for they have been from of old.  Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions;     according to your steadfast love remember me,     for the sake of your goodness, O Lord!    Good and upright is the Lord;     therefore he instructs sinners in the way.  He leads the humble in what is right,     and teaches the humble his way.  All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.)

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John Watt August 6, 2020 at 4:32 PM Happy to see you versify one of my favorite Psalms, dear Gordon. Nice flow and rhymes, as always. How are you and Christine doing? Well I hope. Have a lovely day there in Scotland. ~ John Gordon Mcconnell August 7, 2020 at 12:30 AM Thanks John, Glad you enjoyed my piece, we are doing fine here. Scotland has had no deaths for 2 weeks now though infections went up in past few days. It's a lovely sunny morning here, hope all well with you and the family, Blessings, Gordon

Carolyn Devonshire August 6, 2020 at 2:05 PM I think sometimes God presents us with challenges to see how well we can handle them. I especially love the line "God loves the humble in heart." So true! A beautiful expression of faith, Gordon. Hugs, carolyn Gordon Mcconnell August 6, 2020 at 2:29 PM Thanks Carolyn, Glad you enjoyed it and indeed God uses things to test us and push on in faith. Take care and keep safe ,Blessings,Gordon

Regina Mcintosh August 6, 2020 at 7:59 AM God is amazing, awesome and a light in the darkest night. He is my everything and I love your verse, dear friend. God bless you always :) Gordon Mcconnell August 6, 2020 at 8:33 AM Thanks Gina, Glad you enjoyed it and found it so lovable. I see the name change so I take it wedding bells have come and gone! Many congratulations to you both, Blessings always,Gordon

Tom Cunningham August 6, 2020 at 7:08 AM Indeed Gordon, his path is the only way and if we follow it we'll meet him in paradise. Hope alls well, plenty rain here today, hope youre fairing better. Tom Gordon Mcconnell August 6, 2020 at 8:39 AM Thanks Tom, Glad you enjoyed this one and indeed we will meet the saviour in paradise when we've followed him here on earth. It's a really blessed day, 2 parcels of books came after waiting on them for nearly 2 weeks, the post at present up here is crazy, how is years? It's been nice day here with sun ??coming out now and again. Blessings always,Gordon