Psalms 4:2

Shari Culotta Psalms 4:2

How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods?

By this verse, the Psalmist goes right to the heart of how we live our lives here on earth: Will we celebrate God's glory by honoring Him above all things, or will we trample it under foot by our love of possessions, our ambitions, our earthly desires, or our love of self? There is nothing wrong with setting goals in our lives, provided that the first step in establishing a goal is considering what God wants, what will further His kingdom, what will spread the Good News.

How many times do we reach a key decision point in our lives, and yet we make a choice without consulting God to discern His will? Is it not amazing that going to the Lord in prayer is perhaps one of the easiest things we can do? Is it not wonderful that prayer is free, like God's grace? Is it not a blessing that we live in a country where we can pray without fear of state repression? Yet how often do we just forget to visit the creator of the Universe, the All-Knowing, when his door is always open?

Prayer for the Day: Lord, grant us the wisdom to honor You at all times, and to discern Your will whenever we are troubled, or need to make a decision. Help us realize your glory and point us in the direction that will be most pleasing in your sight. In Jesus' name, Amen.