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Thursday... There are some simple asks that can be so effective


Psalm 119:65-66 (NLT), "You have done many good things for me Lord, just as you promised. I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge."

Thursday... There are some simple asks that can be so effective.

Now prayer is such an effective time for each of us and Psalm 119:65 gives an important way to start our prayer. It says, "You have done many good things for me Lord, just as you promised." Remembering and thanking give us confidence. And that is so true.


Think back just this week and remember the good things that God has done for us. There are basics, food, water, breath but then there are individual things that he has promised to each of us and has done.

Now from that you can say what verse 66a says, "I believe in your commands." Believing in what God says and what he expects is very important also. He does but we also must do. "I believe in your commands."

And then the asks and verse 66b is a very simple but important ask. And this is what caught my attention this morning, "Now teach me good judgement and knowledge" and both are necessary but we don't always realize the importance of good judgement and we need it, so many times we need it.

The Amplified Bible says, "Teach me good judgment (discernment)." Discernment is the ability to judge well - to perceive, understand, and distinguish things clearly, especially when the differences are subtle or the situation is complex. In other words, making wise choices in daily life, knowing right from wrong based on ethical or spiritual values and having the ability to sense God's will and distinguish truth from deception. Yes, God, I need good judgment.

Now I made that more complicated but it also can open some doors in our mind as to our need for good judgement. That is my prayer today. Lord, give me good judgement and also knowledge. And for sure we all need to know more of what God's Word says and means. Knowledge from God will help us in having good judgement.

So, "You have done many good things for me Lord, just as you promised. I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge." And God is a great teacher and let's be great learners. Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning


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