Lord Jesus, help me to make choices that make it clear I'm a Christian. I'm the only one who can keep my life in check. I want to live my life as if there's a spotlight on it, and not hide anything. That's when I'll have the best relationship with You and with others. Amen.
(From the "Light for My Path" series)

1 Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me,
for in you my soul takes refuge.
I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings
until the disaster has passed.
2 I cry out to God Most High,
to God, who fulfills {his purpose} for me.
3 He sends from heaven and saves me,
rebuking those who hotly pursue me;
God sends his love and his faithfulness.
4 I am in the midst of lions; I lie among ravenous beasts—
men whose teeth are spears and arrows,
whose tongues are sharp swords.
5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
let your glory be over all the earth.
6 They spread a net for my feet— I was bowed down in distress.
They dug a pit in my path— but they have fallen into it themselves.
7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast;
I will sing and make music.
Psalm 128 New International Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading):
Genesis 14:8-24 – Hebrews 8:1-13 – John 4:43-54