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Those Who Are Upright in Their Hearts?

Those Who Are Upright in Their Hearts?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who are upright in their hearts. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Wickedness and evildoers are both referenced in Psalm 125:3-5 (ESV). Yet, there is good news for those who follow the Lord. “Do good, O Lord, to those who are good…”

“For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest
on the land allotted to the righteous,
lest the righteous stretch out
their hands to do wrong.
Do good, O Lord, to those who are good,
and to those who are upright in their hearts!
But those who turn aside to their crooked ways
the Lord will lead away with evildoers!
Peace be upon Israel!”

At the end of Psalm 125, we learn about what happens to those who turn to their crooked ways. Are you tempted to follow crooked ways?

Stop and reconsider. God will accept a person with a sincere heart who asks forgiveness of his or her sins. Change direction before it is too late.

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Depart Evildoers?

Depart Evildoers?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who say depart from me, you evildoers. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Do not run with the wrong crowd. Having a healthy respect for God’s judgment can be life changing. When a person realizes that a holy God will not tolerate any evil, the awareness of the need for a savior takes on real significance.

Psalm 119:115-120 concludes with the idea of being afraid of God’s judgment.

“Depart from me, you evildoers,
that I may keep the commandments of my God.
Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live,
and let me not be put to shame in my hope!
Hold me up, that I may be safe
and have regard for your statutes continually!
You spurn all who go astray from your statutes,
for their cunning is in vain.
All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross,
therefore I love your testimonies.
My flesh trembles for fear of you,
and I am afraid of your judgments.”

God sent his Son. Jesus was that perfect sacrifice for sin. He sets the prisoners free from God’s wrath. Trust him.

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Cares of the Heart?

Cares of the Heart?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom those whose cares of the heart are many, but your consolations cheer the soul. In Jesus’ name, amen.

In many of the psalms, the wicked and evildoers seem to be close to victory.

Yet, in Psalm 94:16-19 (ESV), God rescues his own.

“Who rises up for me against the wicked?
Who stands up for me against evildoers?
If the Lord had not been my help,
my soul would soon have lived in the land of silence.
When I thought, “My foot slips,”
your steadfast love, O Lord, held me up.
When the cares of my heart are many,
your consolations cheer my soul.”

How does it feel to have Almighty God help when a foot slips or the cares mount up? Rejoice and worship God for all he has done and continues to do.

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The Desires of Your Heart?

The Desires of Your Heart?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who delight themselves in the Lord. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Although those who do evil may be lurking nearby, Scripture tells us to “fret not.” God is in control.

Psalm 37:1-4 (ESV) tells us what happens to evil ones, and how we should react.

“Fret not yourself because of evildoers;
be not envious of wrongdoers!
For they will soon fade like the grass
and wither like the green herb.

Trust in the Lord, and do good;
dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.
Delight yourself in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.”

Have confidence and take pleasure in the Lord. Reread the last four lines. Praise God, for they are filled with hope.

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