Psalm 26:1-7
Today we are reading Psalm 26.
As we read, these verses stood out to me:
Psalm 26:1-7 - Vindicate me, Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, And I have trusted in the Lord without wavering. 2 Examine me, Lord, and put me to the test; Refine my mind and my heart. 3 For Your goodness is before my eyes, And I have walked in Your truth. 4 I do not sit with deceitful people, Nor will I go with pretenders. 5 I hate the assembly of evildoers, And I will not sit with the wicked. 6 I will wash my hands in innocence, And I will go around Your altar, Lord, 7 That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving And declare all Your wonders.
Please, take some time to Share Your Thoughts with Us as they relate to this passage.
You can share anything that is on your heart but, if you don't know where to start, try reading these verses and answering one or more of the following "Honest Questions."
Honest Questions
1. Stop. Take some time to read at least the first seven verses of Psalm 26 out loud. I recommend doing it multiple times. Please, read slowly enough to think about what you are saying. Where does your mind go as you complete this exercise? How do you feel emotionally after completing this exercise?
2. When was the last time you used the word "vindicate" in a sentence? Please, take the time to look up this word's definition and think about it. When was the last time you asked the Lord to vindicate you?
3. What are some words other than "vindication" that we use to describe the request David is making in this Psalm?
4. What would you tell a person who said they were asking God to justify them because they had "walked in integrity and trusted in the Lord without wavering?"
5. How frequently do you invite the Lord to "examine you or put you to the test?"
6. Read Psalm 26:4-5. Is it difficult for you to imagine yourself living this way? Why or why not?
7. Read Psalm 26:6-7. Is it difficult for you to imagine yourself living this way? Why or why not?
8. Which part of holiness comes more "naturally" to you: clinging to what is good or hating what is evil?
9. What is was your favorite verse in Psalm 26 and why?
10. Do you have any specific questions or prayer requests after reading Psalm 26?
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