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Title:
Look up.-------------------------
Date: 3/8/2003
Keywords:
"glory" "heavens" "skies"
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strong in the face of sexual temptation.
Passage:
Psalm 19:1-14* (today
focusing on verses 1-6)
For the director of
music. A psalm of David.
1. The heavens declare the glory
of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
2. Day after day they pour forth
speech;
night after night they display knowledge.
3. There is no speech or
language
where their voice is not heard.
4. Their voice goes out into all
the earth,
their words to the ends of the world.
In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun,
5. which is like a bridegroom
coming forth from his pavilion,
like a champion rejoicing to run his course.
6. It rises at one end of the
heavens
and makes its circuit to the other;
nothing is hidden from its heat.
7. The law of the LORD is
perfect,
reviving the soul.
The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
8. The precepts of the LORD are
right,
giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the LORD are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.
9. The fear of the LORD is
pure,
enduring forever.
The ordinances of the LORD are sure
and altogether righteous.
10. They are more precious than
gold,
than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
than honey from the comb.
11. By them is your servant
warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
12. Who can discern his
errors?
Forgive my hidden faults.
13. Keep your servant also from
willful sins;
may they not rule over me.
Then will I be blameless,
innocent of great transgression.
14. May the words of my mouth
and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Question
When was the last time you
carefully observed the daytime and evening skies?
Practical
help
Porn may be tempting, but
the daily drama of the heavens — rising and
setting sun, moon activity, clouds, stars, rain, snow
— outdazzles any smut show. And it's all free to
behold (unlike porn).
The heavens not only demonstrate
God's power above the earth but illustrate the energy
with which he works in the lives of men and women,
including us porn strugglers.
If you seek powerful deliverance
from smut, let the skies remind you that God is
ever-active, ever-creative, ever-available.
So study the skies, day or
night, overcast or clear, then ask God Almighty to
unleash the same power in your life, especially
during your struggles against porn.
Don't just give the heavens a
passing glance. Gaze intently — for, say, at
least five minutes. Repeat often.
We at eXXit as well as the
mighty hosts of heaven (the saints who have gone
before us into God's heavenly presence) are cheering
you on!
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*Scriptures are from The Holy Bible: New International
Version, © Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by
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