Focus
Relax and clear your head. Listen for the voice of God. What is God saying to you today?
Read
Psalm 19
New Revised Standard Version
To the leader. A Psalm of David.
1 The heavens are telling the glory of God;
and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.
2 Day to day pours forth speech,
and night to night declares knowledge.
3 There is no speech, nor are there words;
their voice is not heard;
4 yet their voice goes out through all the earth,
and their words to the end of the world.
In the heavens he has set a tent for the sun,
5 which comes out like a bridegroom from his wedding canopy,
and like a strong man runs its course with joy.
6 Its rising is from the end of the heavens,
and its circuit to the end of them;
and nothing is hid from its heat.
7 The law of the Lord is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the decrees of the Lord are sure,
making wise the simple;
8 the precepts of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is clear,
enlightening the eyes;
9 the fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever;
the ordinances of the Lord are true
and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold,
even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey,
and drippings of the honeycomb.
11 Moreover by them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
12 But who can detect their errors?
Clear me from hidden faults.
13 Keep back your servant also from the insolent;
do not let them have dominion over me.
Then I shall be blameless,
and innocent of great transgression.
14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable to you,
O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Reflect
I am a perfectionist. I set standards for myself that I rarely meet. I know I will never reach perfection while on this earth, not even for a split-second, I still try.
David tells us in 7a of Psalm 19 that “The law of the LORD is perfect.” Everything about the LORD is “sure,” “right,” “clear,” “pure,” and “true.” And if those adjectives aren’t enough, he goes on to tell us that these traits of the LORD are more desirable than gold, “even much fine gold.”
When I set out to complete a task, no matter how big or small, I must remember that only the LORD is perfect. Actively remembering this will save me much frustration, and allow me to rely on the Perfect One.
Pray
O Perfect LORD, thank you for your Word and for those ordinary people who brought it to us, and remind us that only you are Perfect. Amen.
Go with God!
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