Day 320: Fun with Calorie Burning!

Today I am having lunch with a friend downtown. Another day off! Spring break is coming to a close. But I am feeling quite refreshed. And reinspired to keep on living the good life!

Turkey chili is in the crockpot for dinner.

I just downed 20 ounces of water.

This afternoon I plan on practicing for my Easter Sunday church pianist audition for the congregation. Doing a good yoga session is also on my list. And a long walk. Tomorrow I will be going to the gym early with my daughter for more fun with calorie burning! Then home to cook a turkey for my daughter's 26th birthday celebration!

My psalm of the day is Psalm 15:

Psalm 15

Lord, who may dwell in your sacred tent?

Who may live on your holy mountain?

The one whose walk is blameless,

who does what is righteous,

  who speaks the truth from their heart;
3
whose tongue utters no slander,

  who does no wrong to a neighbor,

  and casts no slur on others;
4
who despises a vile person

  but honors those who fear the Lord;

who keeps an oath even when it hurts,

  and does not change their mind;
5
who lends money to the poor without interest;

  who does not accept a bribe against the innocent.

Whoever does these things

will never be shaken.

This psalm is known as a "wisdom psalm", according to commentary I found on The SVCC Pastors Notebook (https://symonsvalley.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/what-god-expects-from-you-psalm-15/)

"It is called a wisdom psalm. It aims to offer wise, practical advice to others. It is counsel, it is words to live by."

I like this psalm quite a lot. It is calming and peaceful, while offering a clear vision on what God looks for us in mere mortals. I am going to copy this down on a 3 x 5 card and carry it with me in my purse. A good one to memorize.

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