Friday, May 25, 2012

15 But God will redeem me from the realm of the dead; he will surely take me to himself.

Psalm 49

Why should I fear when evil days come,
    when wicked deceivers surround me—
those who trust in their wealth
    and boast of their great riches?  

12 People, despite their wealth, do not endure;
    they are like the beasts that perish.
13 This is the fate of those who trust in themselves,
    and of their followers, who approve their sayings.
14 They are like sheep and are destined to die;
    death will be their shepherd
    (but the upright will prevail over them in the morning).
Their forms will decay in the grave,
    far from their princely mansions.
15 But God will redeem me from the realm of the dead;
    he will surely take me to himself.

I often put too much trust in myself or in what I "have".  Of course this is foolish.
 
My Prayer: Lord Jesus - You are ALL that I need.  I confess that I often seek gods other than You and while I thank You that You have already died for my sins I continue to need Your forgiveness for my sin, including my inability to serve my earthly masters wholeheartedly as You ask me to.  Purify me and sanctify me of this Lord Jesus and help me love You first and foremost so that I can become more like You.