No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who utters lies shall continue before my eyes.

Here's a plank. So easy to be offended by someone else's lies and deceit while accepting my own as 'embellishing' a story. Amazing how those little embellishments always make me look better, at least in my eyes. How many see through my pathetic attempts at self-agrandizement? Help me, transform me, Holy Spirit.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 28

Mid-day: 119:73-80

Evening: Psalm 103

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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.

Lord, give me the discernment to seek out those who love and honor You as my companions. Show me those who seek to lead blameless lives to serve as my mentors and shepherds.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 27

Mid-day: 119:65-72

Evening: Psalm 102

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Whoever slanders his neighbor secretly I will destroy.

Slander—to malign, vilify, revile. Lord, that it would not be be that engages to slander my neighbor. This is not loving my neighbor as You have instructed. To knowingly be a party to such actions is the same as being the active agent. Lord, keep me from either actively or passively spreading slander and gossip against another person.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 26

Mid-day: 119:57-64

Evening: Psalm 101

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When I think of your rules from of old, I take comfort, O LORD.

Your rules from of old—from before the beginning of time. Your Rule was and is and is to come, it is eternal, it never changes, it is always the provider of comfort, joy and peace.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 24

Mid-day: 119:41-48

Evening: Psalm 99

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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.

What is a worthless thing? It is anything that detracts from Your glory and honor. It is anything that attempts to insinuate itself between You and me, claiming to be another god.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 23

Mid-day: 119:33-40

Evening: Psalm 98

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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;

What is that way that is blameless? Is it not a life that seeks justice and strives to walk humbly before You? Is it not a life that glorifies You at all times in every word and deed? Is it not a life of one who has been washed in the Blood of the Cross?

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 22

Mid-day: 119:25-32

Evening: Psalm 97

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A Psalm of David. I will sing of steadfast love and justice; to you, O LORD, I will make music.

That music, Lord, is a hymn of obedience, a life lived in accordance with Your Word. At not in my strength, but through the strength and guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 21

Mid-day: 119:17-24

Evening: Psalm 96

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Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

The will of the Lord is the fulcrum upon which all else depends. A wise walk, proper use of my time and avoidance of evil. To know the good and acceptable and perfect will of the Lord is entirely dependent upon a renewed and transformed mind.(Romans 12:2) and that transformation begins by hiding His Word in my heart (Psalm 119:11)

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 20

Mid-day: 119:9-16

Evening: Psalm 95

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Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.

Praise and thanksgiving, inseparable. Yes, the dictionary defines them differently but my heart does not. I give thanks for who You are and praise You for Your great kindnesses to me.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 19

Mid-day: 119:1-8

Evening: Psalm 94

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A Psalm for giving thanks. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

Give thanks, make a joyful noise, serve the Lord, come into His presence, know the Lord.

Why?

He is God, the God who made me and who redeemed me. I am His. I owe Him a life of continuous praise that takes many forms.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 18

Mid-day: 119:169-176

Evening: Psalm 93

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Let your steadfast love come to me, O LORD, your salvation according to your promise; then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me, for I trust in your word.

Amazing! I am to be Your mouthpiece; my responses are to be based on Your love, on Your salvation and on complete trust in Your word. There is not a single bit of John in this passage; all from You, by You and through You. It is not about me, but about You—what a comforting thought.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 17

Mid-day: 119:161-168

Evening: Psalm 92

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