A Psalm of David: Psalm 19, Part III

Who can discern his errors?

Forgive my hidden faults.

Keep your servant also from willful sins –

May they not rule over me.

Then will I be blameless – innocent of great transgression.

May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart

Be pleasing in Your sight. O Lord,

My Rock and my Redeemer.

Psalm 19:12-14

What we think about – “the thoughts and intents of the heart” – influences everything we do in our daily lives.  What we say reveals much of what we have been thinking about.  Paul advised the Philippians: Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things (Philippians 4:8).

David’s request – rather than being a benediction - should be our request at the opening of the day.  Let what I think and what I speak glorify You today, O Lord.  Heaven will be thrilled with that goal.