Christian Reflection and Prayer

Scripture:

Psalm 19:14 (NLT)

14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation
of my heart be pleasing to you, O L ord , my rock
and my redeemer.

Reflection:

Would you change the way you live if you knew that
every word and thought would be examined by God
first? David asks that God approve his words and
thoughts as though they were offerings brought to
the altar. As you begin each day, determine that
God's love will guide what you say and how you think.

WOULD YOU CHANGE THE WAY YOU LIVE?

Scripture:

Psalms 17:8 NLT
8 Guard me as you would guard your own eyes. Hide
me in the shadow of your wings.

Reflection:

Just as we protect the pupils (literally, "apples") of our
eyes, so God will protect us. We must not conclude,
however, that we have somehow missed God's
protection if we experience troubles. God's protection
has far greater purposes than helping us avoid pain; it
is to make us better servants for him. God also protects
us by guiding us through painful circumstances, not
only by helping us escape them.