Devotion 

Dependence On God

Frances Taylor 

The psalmist seems to be in trouble. He is questioning if God is there for him. He asks God to send his "light and his truth" to lead him out of his situation and back to the temple in Jerusalem where he will praise God on the harp for his deliverance. One of the reasons I like the psalms is because they are so honest. "God, I'm in trouble and if you save me, I will praise you." Sounds like something I might say – and probably has said. God, if you do this for me, I will do this for you. I bet you have done the same thing. Unfortunately, I have not always kept that promise for more than a few weeks. We humans do have a bad habit of bargaining with God! Sometimes it's for ourselves, sometimes it's for someone else, but we do bargain. I don't necessarily think that this is a bad thing. It tells me that we trust that God is there to help us, that he wants to lead us back to his presence, and that we are willing to thank him. It tells me that we ...

Morning Prayer 

But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;

Inspiration 

Culture today suggests that sexual immorality and greed are normal and acceptable. Wrong! This could not be further from the truth. In order to be considered God's holy people, we must live holy lives. Holiness and impurity cannot live together. Impurity lives in the dark, whereas the saints live in the light. If you are struggling with these sins, repent today! God can restore your heart and your mind.

Prayer 

Dear God, forgive me for my impure thoughts and the lust in my heart. I know these things are not holy and separate me from you. I repent! Help me to turn my mind to the things of your kingdom and not the things of this world. Send someone to make me accountable. Thank you for your mercy and forgiveness, O Lord. In Jesus' name, amen.