What bible verse are you living this week?

 

One of my characters in my fiction work-in-progress is Sister Clara who felt led to take in some new believers under her wing and teach them more about the bible. She started with Psalm 23, particularly emphasizing verse 1.
 

“The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.” Psalm 23:1 NLT

 
As she explained to the bible study ladies: “Everything we need to make it in this life will be given to us. We are to live our lives believin’ that and standin’ on it. When lack comes knockin’ at your door, slam the door in its face and say, ‘My God shall supply my need, Lack, you go away and don’t come back!’”
 

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In my own life, this week this verse is speaking to me:
 

“May integrity and honesty protect me,
    for I put my hope in you.” Psalm 25:21 NLT

Since I have a horror of confrontation, sometimes it is tempting to smooth things over. But some things cannot be smoothed – to do so would be a lie.
 
I’m trusting in God to work out things for He knows my heart is to always honor Him above all else.
 

“To do righteousness and justice
    is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.” Proverbs 21:23 ESV

Have you ever had to make an unpopular choice to stand up for integrity?

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This is Day 5 of taking my reader along a journey with me as I birth my book. I hope you consider checking in daily to see my progress.

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