The Upper Room Daily Devotional July 7, 2023
The Upper Room July 7, 2023 Daily Devotional, Friday Message by M. Ramki (Sri Lanka)
TOPIC: Jesus Shows Us the Way
TODAY’S READING
Psalm 32:1-11
KEY VERSE: Why do you see the speck in your neighbor’s eye but do not notice the log in your own eye? – Luke 6:41 (NRSVUE)
I had returned to college in early September after a trip home, and I was walking toward the college hostel from the bus stop. Some construction had begun while we were on vacation, and many holes had been dug on the side of the road. While I was walking, I spotted a boy talking on his mobile phone. He was absorbed in his conversation and seemed unconcerned about the dangers on the road. I reprimanded him in my heart and watched every step he took, expecting him to fall into a hole at any time. I kept my eyes fixed on the boy as I wondered, If he falls, should I pull him out of the hole and then scold him for his carelessness or should I scold him first and then pull him out? As I was choosing my words and deciding how harsh I should be, I stopped paying attention to my path and fell into a hole.
I realized then that looking at the faults of others can cause us to stumble. I prayed that day for Jesus to show me the right path in my life. The psalmist proclaims that God will protect and deliver us. We can always rely on God to show us the way.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Forgiving God, help us listen to you and to walk in the right path. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
If I pay attention, God will show me the way.
PRAYER FOCUS
Construction workers
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