God, my Foolishness and Sin-Bearer
Anger, impatience, and self-absorption can often lead us to say or do things that cast a shade on our Christian profession. The Psalmist clearly had that experience and in exasperation pleaded with God that his rash behavior would not become a stumbling-block for someone striving to live a Godly life.
We too should make this a daily request of God who knows and witnesses our “foolishness” as we go about our affairs each day. The anger that wells-up when we fail to get what we think is owed us; the daggers hurled from our lips as we counter what seems like the slight of others; the vengeance we seek as we experience or witness the injustice of the powerful.
Justified or not, these acts may mislead or disillusion someone seeking to know God. But we are frail humans who, at our best, are pale reflections of Him and so like the Psalmist we must pray for His strength to make our daily walk a good example to those who seek to know Him.
Dear Lord, through Your strength, please make the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart acceptable to You and a light to others. Amen
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