Devotion 
When Trouble is in the Air
David Jacobs 

If you have never been in a blizzard, you might not know just how powerful its swirling snow can be. Your vision becomes obstructed, and not just at long distances. The familiar becomes unrecognizable to the point that you might not even notice you are walking two feet from a barn that could provide you with shelter.

The writer of Psalms 25 was in a sort of blizzard of the mind, facing so many difficulties that it was impossible to see things clearly. Not knowing where to find shelter from this storm, the writer looks to God for freedom from the difficulties that afflict his mind. He knew that God has committed Himself to instructing his children. Since He sees all things, He is able to give us insight into our situation when we wait on Him.

When the Lord delivers his insight (sometimes right away, sometimes after waiting for a long time), we are often surprised by it. We may come to God expecting vengeance against the ones that hurt us, but instead received a reminder from the Spirit that vengeance is God's. Whatever our trouble is, God provides us guidance and watches over us like a parent watches over their children. Knowing this makes the blizzard a lot less scary.

Prayer 

God has not only given us His truth, but has promised to teach us how to apply that truth. For example, someone might ask us to borrow money in an amount that seems unreasonable. After meditating on the request, God might reveal that persons need to us and call us to act.