Psalm 101:2-7

I will ponder the way that is blameless. Oh when will you come to me? I will walk with integrity of heart within my house; I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me. A perverse heart shall be far from me; I will know nothing of evil. Whoever slanders his neighbor secretly I will destroy. Whoever has a haughty look and an arrogant heart I will not endure. I will look with favor on the faithful in the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in the way that is blameless shall minister to me. No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who utters lies shall continue before my eyes.

This is a heavy shopping list, defining my behavior before the world. Impossible in my own strength and through my own initiative, but attainable through the power of the Holy Spirit that You have granted to me. My responsibility is to listen and obey.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 84

Mid-day: 119:97-104

Evening: Psalm 10

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