“If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world and its fullness are mine. Do I eat the flesh of bulls or drink the blood of goats? Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and perform your vows to the Most High, and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.”
Do I thank You in all circumstances? No. Am I faithful in the performance of all my vows to You? No. Do I call on You on the day of trouble? No. Do I give You the glory constantly? No. Only when all else fails. When, O Lord, will You become a God of first resort in my heart rather than a God of last resort? Praise You, my Lord and my Master for Your unfailing patience with me, a weak, failing and pride-filled creature.
Today’s readings in the Psalms:
Morning: Psalm 113
Mid-day: 119:169-176
Evening: Psalm 39
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