They did not destroy the peoples, as the LORD commanded them, but they mixed with the nations and learned to do as they did. They served their idols, which became a snare to them. They sacrificed their sons and their daughters to the demons; they poured out innocent blood, the blood of their sons and daughters, whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan, and the land was polluted with blood. Thus they became unclean by their acts, and played the whore in their deeds.

Lord, why is it that Your Church is so quick to abandon Your Word and take on the mores of the surrounding culture? Why do we accept divorce as a way of life? Why do we turn our heads away from adultery? Greed? Covetousness? Abortion? Euthanasia? Physician assisted suicide? Materialism? Anger? Abandonment? Addictions? Pornography? Pride? The list goes on and on until there is no discernible difference between those who calls themselves Christians and those who name atheism as their god. Redeem Your Church, Lord, redeem us.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 82

Mid-day: 119:153-160

Evening: Psalm 8

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