When Moses came down from Mount Sinai, with the two tablets of the testimony in his hand as he came down from the mountain, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God. Aaron and all the people of Israel saw Moses, and behold, the skin of his face shone, and they were afraid to come near him.

Moses had been talking with God, not talking to God. They were having a conversation, could we say even enjoying a conversation? Have you ever been trapped by someone who spews words?

And I wonder why my face does not shine like Moses' after a prayer time? I told God about all the stuff I need and even thanked Him for the blessings He had bestowed on me. It never occurs to me that He can't get a word in edgewise.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 60

Mid-day: 119:129-136

Evening: Psalm 136

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