Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Scripture

“Turn my eyes from looking at vanities; give me life in your ways.” Psalm 119:37

Reflections

What comes to your mind when you first wake up in the morning?  What are the things going through your mind as you set your head on the pillow at night?

It’s amazing how we can get fixed on things that are totally unimportant.  We lose sleep over stuff that really doesn’t matter.  When we get to the final days of our life, are we going to be consumed thinking, “I wish I had painted the house a lighter shade of blue”? 

What things truly matter to you?  What about the people God has placed within your life?  Are you doing right by them?  Do your parents or children or spouse know that you love them?  In what ways have you shown that to them?  What about the stuff in your life?  Are you living just to be able to have more stuff?  A bigger bank account?  More cattle?  A bigger barn?

What about your relationship with God?  Our family members and friends are for this life.  God is for eternity.  Have you been ignoring God or giving him his rightful place within your life?

If you want to live a life that isn’t wasted, a life that is full of meaning, direction and purpose, look to God.  True life can only be found by following in His ways.

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for the true way of life in You.  Help me to follow your ways and invite others along with me.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: Psalm 119:33-40