Thank you, David

This morning's devotional reading hit me where it hurts. The verses from Psalm 101 spoke loud and clear: "I will walk with integrity of heart within my house" (verse 2). I'd say the place where I falter the most--gossip, lose my temper, let down my guard--is at home. Yet, David promises to have integrity within his house. More than likely he's meaning his kingdom, but still convicting, nonetheless. And what does David consider to be qualities of integrity?

• A blameless way
• Not setting his eyes before anything that is worthless
• Hate the work of those who fall away from truth
• Avoid a perverse heart
• Know nothing of evil
• Does not slander
• Hates a haughty look and arrogant heart
• Embrace faithfulness
• Shun deceit
• Not utter lies

Yeah . . . I didn't score too well on that one. My prayer is for God to help me improve areas where my integrity falters--as David said, not just in my actions, but in my heart. How much I need God's grace . . . .