Psalm 101 Friends

As I read Psalm 101, I was reminded of the "Psalm 51 woman" concept. Psalm 101 tells me how to deal with others in my search for holiness. It tells me that I shouldn't be in relationship with people who practice sin. It also infers that I should challenge people that I am in relationship with when I see negative things come out of them. I should prepare myself to be challenged likewise.

Don't look with approval at vile things (that people do)
Don't love what faithless people do
Don't associate with the perverse of heart
Don't associate with what is evil (that people do)
Don't stand silent in the presence of gossipers
Don't practice tolerance with the proud or haughty
Don't be hospitible to liars

Lent is for real.

I read Heaven Is For Real yesterday, and I got excited thinking about the reality of heaven. The reality of God hit me over the head and the realization that He will become SO much more real to me after I die.

I was reading our passages for today and thinking about the promises God gives those who love, glorify, and obey Him. What great assurances. What real assurances from a real God.

Therefore let all the faithful pray to You while You may be found; surely the rising of the mighty waters will not reach them. You are my hiding place; You will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance... Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!


Remember to continue in your reading, fasting, devotions, and memorizing! God will meet you, convict you, encourage you, calm you, and answer your prayers. He's real like that.