July 28, 2024

**Lift Up My Soul (Blues) - Inspired by Psalm 25** 🎵

Welcome to our channel! Today, we're diving into a blues rendition of Psalm 25, capturing the heartfelt cries of King David as he sought guidance, forgiveness, and deliverance from the Lord.

**🔍 The Story Behind Psalm 25**

King David, known for his passionate relationship with God, penned Psalm 25 during a time of great distress and personal turmoil. He was surrounded by enemies and burdened by the weight of his past mistakes. Despite his struggles, David's trust in God never wavered. In this psalm, he lifts his soul to the Lord, seeking guidance, forgiveness, and redemption.

David's plea for God's mercy and guidance reflects a deep sense of humility and dependence on divine strength. This psalm is a beautiful reminder that even in our darkest moments, we can find hope and refuge in the Lord.

**📜 Original Text of Psalm 25 (WEB Translation)**

1 To you, Yahweh, do I lift up my soul.
2 My God, I have trusted in you.
Don't let me be shamed.
Don't let my enemies triumph over me.
3 Yes, no one who waits for you shall be shamed.
They shall be shamed who deal treacherously without cause.
4 Show me your ways, Yahweh.
Teach me your paths.
5 Guide me in your truth, and teach me,
For you are the God of my salvation,
I wait for you all day long.
6 Yahweh, remember your tender mercies and your loving kindness,
for they are from old times.
7 Don't remember the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions.
Remember me according to your loving kindness,
for your goodness' sake, Yahweh.
8 Good and upright is Yahweh,
therefore he will instruct sinners in the way.
9 He will guide the humble in justice.
He will teach the humble his way.
10 All the paths of Yahweh are loving kindness and truth
to such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
11 For your name's sake, Yahweh,
pardon my iniquity, for it is great.
12 What man is he who fears Yahweh?
He shall instruct him in the way that he shall choose.
13 His soul will dwell at ease.
His offspring will inherit the land.
14 The friendship of Yahweh is with those who fear him.
He will show them his covenant.
15 My eyes are ever on Yahweh,
for he will pluck my feet out of the net.
16 Turn to me, and have mercy on me,
for I am desolate and afflicted.
17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged.
Oh bring me out of my distresses.
18 Consider my affliction and my travail.
Forgive all my sins.
19 Consider my enemies, for they are many.
They hate me with cruel hatred.
20 Oh keep my soul, and deliver me.
Let me not be disappointed, for I take refuge in you.
21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me,
for I wait for you.
22 Redeem Israel, God,
out of all his troubles.

**🎶 Song Lyrics**

*(Verse 1)*
I lift up my soul, Lord, I'm callin' on you,
My heart's been heavy, and I'm feelin' blue.
I put my trust in you, don't let me fall,
Don't let my enemies have their way at all.

*(Chorus)*
Oh, Lord, won't you show me the way?
Teach me your truth, Lord, every single day.
Guide me through this troubled land,
Take my hand, Lord, help me stand.

*(Verse 2)*
Remember your mercy from days gone by,
Forgive my past, Lord, hear my cry.
I'm lookin' for your kindness, just like before,
I'm leanin' on your love, forevermore.

*(Chorus)*
Oh, Lord, won't you show me the way?
Teach me your truth, Lord, every single day.
Guide me through this troubled land,
Take my hand, Lord, help me stand.

*(Bridge)*
Good and upright, you guide the humble through,
With love and truth, you make all things new.
My heart's so heavy, my troubles weigh me down,
But I know you'll lift me when you're around.

*(Verse 3)*
Enemies surround me, they won't let me be,
But I'll find my refuge, Lord, in thee.
Keep my soul safe, don't let me lose,
I'm trustin' you, Lord, I've paid my dues.

*(Chorus)*
Oh, Lord, won't you show me the way?
Teach me your truth, Lord, every single day.
Guide me through this troubled land,
Take my hand, Lord, help me stand.

*(Outro)*
Redeem this world, Lord, hear our plea,
Deliver us all, and set us free.
With your love and kindness, make us whole,
Oh, Lord, I lift up my soul.

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