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I had thought I had read the entire Psalm multiple times over my short time on Earth, but I saw something yesterday that I did not recall before. That’s one of the great things about the words of wisdom found in all the 66 books of the Bible. There are always additional nuggets waiting to be discovered. I mean seriously look at this

Listen to my words, Lord, consider my lament. Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. (Psalm 5:1-3 NIV)

I can’t believe it had noticed the last part of this before. ‘ I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. ‘. What a great thought to be reminded of. The creator of the world is ok that you do this as well, which is even more amazing! What great requests are you honestly waiting for with great expectations today?

Can you think of better words than these to start your day?

I showed you in all things that you should work as I did and help the weak. I taught you to remember the words Jesus said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” (Acts 20:35 NCV)

I walked outside last night at dusk. I am always impressed by how brightly the first stars of the night time shine. That has me thinking about stars this morning. And thus this verse.

Then you will be innocent and without any wrong. You will be God’s children without fault. But you are living with crooked and mean people all around you, among whom you shine like stars in the dark world. (Philippians 2:15 NCV)

Man today is Mole day and I didn’t make the time to post this morning.

Any way I hope you made it a good one and took advantage of knowing that Avogadro’s number is celebrated the whole day long! ( when actually from 6:02 to 6:02).

And since we are talking about large numbers, what about this?

21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, when someone won’t stop doing wrong to me, how many times must I forgive them? Seven times?”

22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, you must forgive them more than seven times. You must continue to forgive them even if they do wrong to you seventy-seven times.

This weekend I was teaching the middle schoolers about the importance of learning and being prepared.  One of the things I shared with them was this verse from Matthew

 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’[b]”  Matthew 4:4

I think this is so impressive because the Christ was able to refute the temptation of the Satan by preparing his mind with an understanding of the truths of scripture.  He was ready with an answer and knew where he stood on this very tempting issue, even before the temptation arose.

There’s a lot to be learned there about preparing the mind and the heart and having the correct focus.

Today think about the things we are tempted by.  Would it be of benefit to study and think about the whole issue and begin to really solidify your thinking before the next temptation rolls around?