PrayerBits for Friday

PrayerBits

A bite sized devotional program
produced by the West Side Presbyterian Church

Friday

Scripture lesson: Psalm 17:1-7, 15 Not sin at all?

Time to reflect: For most of the Old Testament period sin was defined as specific acts and conditions that made one inappropriate for the temple. So they could, conceivable, be “sinless” to this degree. We define sin a lot broader and it would be hard to relate to this Psalm and line thinking.

Moving Throughout the day: Try thinking of sin in two categories – that which we have control over and can strive to conquer and that for which only the Grace of God can wipe out.

Scripture:

Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea;
       listen to my cry.
       Give ear to my prayer—
       it does not rise from deceitful lips.

May my vindication come from you;
       may your eyes see what is right.

Though you probe my heart and examine me at night,
       though you test me, you will find nothing;
       I have resolved that my mouth will not sin.

As for the deeds of men—
       by the word of your lips
       I have kept myself
       from the ways of the violent.

My steps have held to your paths;
       my feet have not slipped.

 I call on you, O God, for you will answer me;
       give ear to me and hear my prayer.

Show the wonder of your great love,
       you who save by your right hand
       those who take refuge in you from their foes.