Our scripture today is Proverbs 21:2 (NIV).
A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart.
When I was a computer programmer years ago, we had an acronym – GIGO – which stood for garbage in, garbage out. We are much the same in that what we put into ourselves affects our lives. The last line of the Book of Judges tells us “In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit” (Judges 21:25). This proverb goes further with the idea that we have free will to decide, but God is aware of every thought we have and every action we take. He wants us to see that what we think and do affects our relationship with Him and others.
Loving Lord, we are sorry for the times we waste our thought and effort on worthless things. Bless us to be the people You intend, sharing Your love with everyone. Amen.
