I hate the double-minded, but I love your law. You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word. Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God. Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live, and let me not be put to shame in my hope! Hold me up, that I may be safe and have regard for your statutes continually! You spurn all who go astray from your statutes, for their cunning is in vain. All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross, therefore I love your testimonies. My flesh trembles for fear of you, and I am afraid of your judgments.

Lord, the theme here seems to be the dangers caused by double-mindedness both in others and in myself. I need to guard against its effects in those around me—where and when the men profess to be saintly in the chapel yet live lives of the world in their living units. That needs to be prominent in my teaching.

But first, it needs to be prominent in my life—is my walk before you one of loving my fellowman and in humility, seeking justice and mercy for all? Am I a faithful messenger of the Word? Do I speak of the power of your love to all I meet and touch? Do I walk as one called to You; one empowered by You to be Your witness? No! I am weak and cowardly, a double-minded man. Forgive me, Lord.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 98

Mid-day: 119:81-88

Evening: Psalm 24

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