“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer,” Psalm 19:14 ESV. This passage makes it clear that God doesn’t differentiate between our thoughts and what we say out loud. In fact, our thoughts are the primary target, “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he” Proverbs 23:7 NKJV. As they say, “you can put lipstick on a pig, but it’s still a pig”. Dishonesty was formed in me as a young child before I was even conscious of what lying was. But the “Hound of Heaven” won’t let me escape. Each new day He takes another run at my falsehood. And for this I am thankful. My goal is Ephesians 4:25 ESV: “Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another”. LORD, I ask for increased grace that this verse would be fully manifest in my life.
“This is the day that the LORD has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it!” Psalm 118:24 ESV. The table is set for a brand-new day. Only God knows exactly what is already prepared for my arrival in it. I must now leave behind days gone by and ready myself for new insight, a higher life, and greater things. Am I up for what today will bring? Only the day will tell, but the One who provides it will also carry me through it. One thing is sure; I will walk upon on sacred footprints since the Alpha and Omega has already trod this moment in advance, sprinkling blessings and divine opportunities throughout. I must pay attention so I don’t miss a thing He has placed along the path. Lord God, Lover of My Soul, today is the day You have made; I am so good with that and already rejoicing in what is to unfold. Lift me in Your arms and carry me through with faith, joy, and purpose.
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