He will place the sheep on his right and the goats on His left. - Matthew 25:33
Well knowing what I think most Christians know being at "His right hand" or at the "right hand of the Father" is important...in this case I want to be a sheep! BAAAA, baaaaa. This is the reading when the Lord tells us that anytime we did anything for the least of his people we did it for Him. How many people did we smile at today? Did we open the door for anyone? Buy lunch? Assist someone at work when it wasn't our duty or job? The little things that we can do daily mean so much in the end.
Today we are to pray for humility and docility. We need to be the calm and responsible sheep, not the stubborn, inattentive and disobedient goats.
The readings for today are one of my favorites. Psalm 19:8-15 As I read it, I sing it...I remember the song well:
The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul, the decree of the Lord is trustworthy, giving wisdom to the simple. (This is profound right now....we "give up" those things that can sometimes complicate our life so much that we miss the moments that God is speaking to us and guiding us.) The precepts are the Lord are right rejoicing the heart, The command of the Lord is clear enlightening the eye. The fear of the Lord is pure; (I love when psalmists/writers in the Bible use the word fear, its a reminder...the Lord don't play around. He tells us over and over again, do what's right and the kingdom is ours, but disobey and "you're going down!" We know better. This is why it's so important during these 40 days to get back down to the nitty gritty and straighten ourselves out.) enduring forever (not next month, or year, but FOREVER). The statutes of the Lord are true, all of them just: More desirable than gold (and you know we like gold), then a hoard of purest gold, Sweeter also than honey or drippings from the comb. By them your servant is instructed, obeying them brings much reward. Who can detect heedless failings? Cleanse me from my unknown faults. (Cleanse me from my unknown faults, just shows us that the writer was sinful and wanted to make sure all the bases were covered. I'd like to add 'give me the graces to admit aloud the ones for which I am aware but too ashamed to admit.) But from willful sins keep your servant; let them never control me. Then shall I be blameless, innocent of grave sin. Let the words of my mouth meet with your favor, keep the thoughts of my heart before you,(again he/she asks for help in advance to stay away from sin.) Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
I just love these verses...I mean can I say it any louder? WOW, it's just wonderful words. It just covers all the bases here. Makes me want to read it over and over again.
I have to mention how hard it was to not have a coke today...I did have coffee instead...it's just not the same. For every sip of water, which I knew was good for me...I wanted a 140 calorie coke. How many days of Lent are left? HA HA.
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