Sunday Reflection: In the Know
When my daughter was a three or four years old, she said
a bad word and was upset that I gently told her not to say the word again. The
injustice to her (I believe) wasn't that I corrected her for saying the word, but rather that she didn't know she wasn't supposed to say it. That day, she asked for a written list of “bad
words”, that she shouldn’t say even though she couldn’t read many words, at
that time.
The world puts in front of me all kinds of glittering
things--the newest and the greatest. Some things are not good for me. Some things
could harm me long-term, but nevertheless,they remain a temptation. It would be nice to have a list, in front of me, of all things that could have an adverse impact on my future or health.
Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it
with all my heart.
Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find
delight.
Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.
Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life
according to your word.
It's not a crime to enjoy
life, but not everything offered to us is beneficial or healthy. Thinking and praying before reacting, to those offerings, is the key.
My prayer:
Dear Lord, I ask that you help me to "turn my eyes away from worthless things" so that I will experience less chaos and more blessings all of the days of my life.
Blessings,
Teresa
Scripture
source: Holy Bible, http://biblegateway.com
Comments
What did C S Lewis write "God wants to give us the best, but Man wants the inferior." Have a great week.