The Secret of the Lord
4 Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths.
5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.
6 Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old.
7 Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O Lord.
8 Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.
9 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
10 All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
11 For thy name's sake, O Lord, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.
12 What man is he that feareth the Lord? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.
13 His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.
14 The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. Psalm 25:4-14 (KJV)
The Morning Exhortation
Working out six days and resting on the seventh is a good rhythm. Life and music both require rhythm or there will be many weeds and much noise. Understanding the permanency of God and His word is necessary if we are to grow up into our salvation. God alone is the Rock, and the only true sovereign. No matter how long everything else lasts, it is only temporary in comparison to the Most High who lives and reigns forever. Have faith in God, and not the temporal things of this world. Wait on the Lord and put your hope in His word. Guard your heart and walk in His ways. The younger we are when we learn to partake of the grace given to enable us to participate in the divine nature, the sooner we escape the suffering that results from being an enemy against self and God. Put off the old man and walk in the Spirit. Practice the wisdom revealed in the word of God. Repent and cast down all that is contrary. Receive the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and grow healthy, wealthy, and strong. (Exodus 20:9-11; Colossians 3:2; Proverbs 23:5; 1 Corinthians 7:29-34; Matthew 6:19-34; Isaiah 50:10-11; Ecclesiastes 4:5; Psalm 1:1-3; Mark 12:30-31; Colossians 1:9-13; 1 Corinthians 15:45-47; Ephesians 4:21-24; 2 Corinthians 5:14-15; Romans 6:11-14; Galatians 5:7-8; 1 Corinthians 11:1; Philippians 3:4-14; Galatians 2:20; 1 Timothy 6:17-19; 1 Peter 4:10-11)
Today’s Bible Reading
Numbers 28; Psalms 72
Isaiah 19-20; 2 Peter 1
The Prayer Appointed for This Week
Remember, O Lord, what you have wrought in us and not what we deserve; and, as you have called me to your service, make me worthy of your calling; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The Book of Common Prayer
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