The Devotional Thought for Today: Psalm 19:14
“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer.”
Some verses feel like a whisper we want to carry in our pocket all day. This is one of them. It’s not just a prayer—it’s a posture. David is opening both his mouth and his heart to God and saying, “Let what comes from me be pleasing to You.”
Think about that for a moment. Most of us are careful about our words when others are watching. We measure what we say. We try to be polite. But David goes deeper—he wants even his thoughts, those hidden meditations that never reach the ears of others, to be pleasing to the Lord.
That kind of prayer requires honesty. Because who among us hasn’t had bitter thoughts that never left our lips? Who hasn’t smiled politely while our hearts grumbled silently? David is asking God to shine His light on both arenas—what is heard and what is hidden.
If you’re like me, this hits right where it counts. It’s a reminder that God doesn’t just care about how we behave—He cares about who we’re becoming!
So today, take a moment before you speak. Take a moment before you stew in your thoughts. Whisper this prayer: “Lord, let this be pleasing to You.”
I’m Lonnie Davis, and these are thoughts worth thinking.