I have decided………

The Psalmist says in chapter 17:3 “I have purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.”  It means to decide, to be determined or sometimes we say we have made up our mind.  Yes David, had made a decision not to say anything sinful. I think these days which are observed as Lent is a good time, for us to reflect on our fasting and decision of purposing our heart to be undefiled before the Lord.

In Daniel chapter 1 verse 8 we read “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself..” He basically decided not to defile himself with the royal delicacies and later at the end of three years he was far better than the Babylonians in the Kingdom of Babylon.

It is difficult to make such decisions especially when you have to stand alone. Let the Holy Spirit be your guide, resolve to do the right, today? Like David can we say, I am determined, I will say nothing sinful. He who guards his lips guards his life. (Proverbs 13:3) He who holds his tongue is wise. (Pro: 10:19)

Every step you take and the decisions you make will certainly be seen by your heavenly Father and you will be greatly and richly rewarded.