Bible Reading: 2081006

Psalm 131-138

"LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things to high for me. Surely I have behaved and quited myself as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child. Let Is'-ra-el hope in the LORD from henceforth and for ever." Psalm 131:1-3

Has there, or ever will there be a time in my life where I can say "My heart is not haughty?" I very highly doubt it. If there is something or someone that hurts my pride, I am the first to square off and to demand respect. Lord, I know that I am not where near what I ought to be but I know that through Thy word, Thou art moulding me to be fit for Thy kingdom. Help me to know wisdom that I may be as David said, "A child that is weaned of his mother." Help me to hope in Thee forever.

"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;" Psalm 133:1-2

Lord, help me to do my part to ensure unity in the church and with the brethren. Help me to know and understand Thy word, the hearts of men, and how I ought to humble myself to ensure no offence.

"Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places." Psalm 135:6

Lord, it is easy to say that I want you do whatsoever You please in my life, but it is something entirely different to allow You to do. I pray that Thou wouldst forgive me for my unwillingness to serve Thee with my whole heart. Help me daily to draw near unto Thee and to give Thee my life.

"The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not; they have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths. They that make them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth in them.: Psalm 135:15-18

Lord, though I may not worship idols of silver and gold...I do worship idols that are made with man's hands. Those idols cause me to be like unto them and not unto Thee. For years I have battled with the knowledge that I ought to turn from them unto Thee and forsake the sin they breed in my life. Lord, give me wisdom that I may stand for Thee and to turn from the things that would take Thy place.