Wednesday... Here is a good question for us.

Wednesday... Here is a good question for us today.

David in Psalm 34:12 (NLT) asks a good question, "Does anyone want to live a life that is long and prosperous?" I'm sure we all do.

David goes on in verses 13, "Then keep your tongue from speaking evil." As we read the internet that doesn't seem to be happening. Even Christian are having trouble with this one. All the negativity, all the hatred.

He says, "and your lips from telling lies." When we tell lies they can weigh heavily on us.

Verse 14, "Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it." Again this is another area that we are not doing very well, is it? There is so much unrest and division. There are so many battles being fought but are they the ones that God would have us fight? But we have our rights. But I'm not sure that is a good battle. I think peace is a better one. Again, "search for peace, and work to maintain it."

Now here is the key, verses 15 & 16 says, "The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right; his ears are open to their cries for help. But the Lord turns his face against those who do evil; he will erase their memory from the earth." God will take care of what needs to be taken care of.

And verses 17 & 18, "The Lord hears his people when they call for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed."

The MESSAGE says, "If your heart is broken, you'll find God right there; if you're kicked in the gut, he'll help you catch your breath."

Verse 19 (NLT) says, "The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to his rescue each time."

So, if your answer to the question is, yes, then turn your life over to God and do right. "The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right" and "The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to his rescue each time." Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning

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