Read through the Bible in 2 years: Psalm 21, Job 8

To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. 
O LORD, in your strength the king rejoices, and in your salvation how greatly he exults! 
You have given him his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah 
For you meet him with rich blessings;
 you set a crown of fine gold upon his head. 
He asked life of you; 
you gave it to him, length of days forever and ever.
His glory is great through your salvation; 
splendor and majesty you bestow on him. 
For you make him most blessed forever;
 you make him glad with the joy of your presence.
- Psalm 21:1-6

Reading Psalm 21, I think about how much the Lord has blessed me. No, He never made me a king like David with power and riches and splendor and majesty, but He has bestowed on me the greatest blessing: He has made me glad with the joy of His presence.

But then to read Job chapter 8, and to ponder the words of Job’s friend Bildad who though he spoke truth – God is just, God will restore Job’s fortunes and bless his life, the godless will surely not prosper – I was reminded of Proverbs 25:11, “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.” Bildad’s words were not fitly spoken because they did not come from a heart of humility and tenderness. How can our words be fitting when our heart is not right? How can we speak such words when a friend has just lost all of their children and possessions? Friends, we must be careful not only in what we say, but how and when.

Will you pray with me?

Heavenly Father,

Create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me. Let me look upon Your glory and see Your face. May my words be as heartfelt as they are true. Thank You for the joy of Your presence. You have indeed made me glad as I have trusted in You. You are always good. Make me more like You.

In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen