Thoughts on Psalm 19:14
June 10, 2009 – 8:44 am
I still remember the incident when I was a young boy in Cochabamba, Bolivia, where my parents were serving as missionaries. We were in the living room having family devotions, as was our custom. That morning we read Psalm 19. Someone, I can’t remember who, suggested we begin quoting verse 14 during our worship time.
Ever since that day we quoted Psalm 19:14 at the end of our family devotions and I have continued the tradition with my family.
So this morning, before my wife, Beverly, went off to summer school to teach her kindergartners, and I came to AG Headquarters, we prayed together, then quoted Psalm 19:14:
“May the words of my mouth and the mediation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
From the beginning I concentrated on my two responsibilities; to be careful of my words and to guard my thoughts. Then, one Sunday, our pastor preached on this verse. He emphasized not only our responsibility, but also how God is our daily strength and provides redemption and renewal.
So now as I quote that verse each morning, I am reminded on a daily basis that I can expect God to not only guide my words and thoughts, but also to provide strength and renewal for the day.
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