Monday, September 7, 2009

Psalm 19

Good Morning,

Psalm 19 (NIV)
For the director of music. A psalm of David.

The heavens declare the glory of God;

the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
Day after day they pour forth speech;

night after night they display knowledge.
There is no speech or language

where their voice is not heard.
Their voice goes out into all the earth,

their words to the ends of the world.
In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun,
which is like a bridegroom coming forth from his pavilion,

like a champion rejoicing to run his course.
It rises at one end of the heavens

and makes its circuit to the other;
nothing is hidden from its heat.
The law of the LORD is perfect,

reviving the soul.
The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
The precepts of the LORD are right,

giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the LORD are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.
The fear of the LORD is pure,

enduring forever.
The ordinances of the LORD are sure
and altogether righteous.
They are more precious than gold,

than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
than honey from the comb.
By them is your servant warned;

in keeping them there is great reward.
Who can discern his errors?

Forgive my hidden faults.
Keep your servant also from willful sins;

may they not rule over me.
Then will I be blameless,
innocent of great transgression.
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart

be pleasing in your sight,
O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

Only one verse of this beautiful Psalm was the object of my mind when I went to read the context it was in. That verse was, "Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then will I be blameless, innocent of great transgression." And, I will admit that this one verse is still the main object of what I read today. However, after I read all of the verses, I was sure that I ought to send it along to everyone so they would, hopefully, read it and see the wonder and beauty of what David wrote.

I'll let God speak to you and let you know what is most important here for you and what you need in your life today. I'll pray the prayer I see in verse 13 which I've quoted above for myself.

Open your mind and your heart and your very being today. Allow the Holy Spirit to show you what you need in these words.
Love, peace, and blessings,

David

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