FROM TODAYS DAILY REFLECTION: I will not look with approval on anything that is vile. I hate what faithless people do; I will have no part in it. Psalm 101:3 Most of us know not to gaze upon evil that might tempt us to sin, though we may at times focus our eyes wrongly upon that for which we have lustful feelings or unseemly desires. Yet, as I reflect upon Psalm 101:3, I am challenged by the notion of not setting before my eyes that which is worthless. I think of all the hours I have wasted watching mindless TV shows or envying those who have stuff that I desire. I confess I have lots to learn about choosing to attend to what really matters: people to be loved, goodness to be celebrated, injustice to be overcome, created glory to inspire my worship. QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER REFLECTION: Which vile things are you tempted to set your eyes upon? Which worthless things cry out for your attention? How might you fill your vision with that which is good and worthy of your gaze? A PRAYER: Gracious God, as I read the first part of Psalm 101:3, I am struck by the fact that, all too often, I do set before my eyes that which is vile or worthless. Sometimes I look upon it with approval. But, mostly, I allow my mind and heart to be saturated with a vision of that which diminishes my love for you. Forgive me, Lord. Help me to turn my eyes away from sinful and meaningless things, and to turn my eyes toward you and those things that honor you. When I see evil, may I do so in order to be an agent of your goodness and justice in this world. Amen.
Posted on: Fri, 25 Apr 2014 10:30:05 +0000
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