The word for today is forgiveness. “But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared” (Ps. 130:4). “If therefore you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your off...
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The word for today is pride. “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall” (Prov. 16:18). “To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech” (Prov. 8:13). “Though the Lord is on hi...
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The word for today is humility. “He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way” (Ps. 25:9). “The Lord sustains the humble but casts the wicked to the ground” (Ps. 147:6). “He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does th...
Continue ReadingThe word for today is communication. “And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition, as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words” (Matt. 6:7). “How painful are honest words! But what do your argume...
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You lead me in the path of life; I experience absolute joy in your presence; you always give me sheer delight. Lord, what three wonderful things You do for us, according to the psalmist: (1) “You lead me in the path of life”—“ The path of the righ...
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You have scrutinized my inner motives; you have examined me during the night. You have carefully evaluated me, but you find no sin. I am determined I will say nothing sinful. What a tremendous testimony! (1) “You have scrutinized my inner motives”—t...
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Protect me as you would protect the pupil of your eye! Hide me in the shadow of your wings! The psalmist has two requests: “Protect me” and “Hide me.” (1) “Protect me as you would protect the pupil of your eye” and (2) “Hide me in the shadow...
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Who can discern his errors? Forgive my hidden faults. Psalm 19:12 (NIV) Who can avoid sinning? Please do not punish my unintentional sins. The psalmist begins with a question: “Who can avoid sinning?” No one! “For all have sinned and fall short...
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Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then will I be blameless, innocent of great transgression. Psalm 19:13 (NIV) Moreover, keep me from committing flagrant sins; do not allow such sins to control me. Then I will be bl...
Continue ReadingMay the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14 (NIV) May my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my protector and my defender. The psalmist is makin...
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