They close their hearts to pity; with their mouths they speak arrogantly. (11) They have now surrounded our steps; they set their eyes to cast us to the ground. (12) He is like a lion eager to tear, as a young lion lurking in ambush. (13) Arise, O LORD! Confront him, subdue him! Deliver my soul from the wicked by your sword, (14) from men by your hand, O LORD, from men of the world whose portion is in this life. You fill their womb with treasure; they are satisfied with children, and they leave their abundance to their infants.

My greatest enemy is myself and my willingness to be distracted from following Your guidance. I fritter away time! I engage in frivolous activities! I procrastinate! Lord, I know that I must apply myself diligently to the tasks You set before me but that knowledge is superficial, an emotion in my mind but it needs to be knowledge that transforms. Forgive me, Lord, lead me along that next step that leads to conforming to You.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 120

Mid-day: 119:121-128

Evening: Psalm 45

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