Psalm 78:35-37 "Then they remembered that God was their rock, that their redeemer was the Most High. But they followed him only with their words; they lied to him with their tongues. Their hearts were not loyal to him. They did not keep his covenant."
The psalmist is recalling the history of the Israelites relationship with Yahweh. He records how the Israelites again and again turned away from God despite of how faithful and patient He was with them.
This passage hit me in the stomach! How often do I lie to God with my mouth? How often do I say one thing, yet do another? My intentions are good, my thoughts are good, but that gets me nowhere. Talk is cheap and I talk a big game! I so wish I talked less and did more! I have this God who loves me unconditionally and continually forgives me and lifts me up. And yet again and again, like wayward Israel I lie to him and cheat on him with my heart!
Oh God, forgive me and help me to see You alone deserve my heart! Amen.
