Bible Study Verse
Psalms 40:1-3
I waited patiently for the LORD; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my steps. He has put a new song in my mouth–praise to our God; many will see it and fear, and will trust in the LORD. (NKJV)

Thoughts
This summer my husband and I went on a fishing excursion up a small creek in a heavily wooded area. We had our fly rods and were walking down a very narrow path that went in and out of the reeds, rushes and pines. I am not known for my agility and grace so, as I was walking, I made a genuine effort to keep my footing. Well, to no avail, I tripped and fell face first into the sticky earth. Thankfully, it was moist and damp, and I actually landed on a tuft of grass that was a nice shock-absorbing cushion for my cheek. I managed to save my rod from any damage, stood up with a messy face, only to look into the amused face of my dear husband.

My beloved gently wiped my face with his sleeve. Having had the pleasure of seeing me fall from the rear view, made a few remarks, which will not be documented here. After a good laugh, we walked on. The thick sticky mud remained on my clothing as evidence of the fall on my face until I could wash with soap and water.
(Sara S)

Action Point
There are times in our spiritual walk that we may find ourselves tripping and falling. What is the right response to the sin that traps and trips us?

Cry out! Repent! Do not return to the sin.
Agree with God that He is the only One who can lift us out of the mire and clay and set our feet firmly on the Rock, the Lord Jesus Christ.

You will stand and you will sing a new song of praise to Him. Others will marvel at what He has done in your life and He will use it, remarkably, for His glory. Let Him wash that mud off your face.

Sportsmen’s Tip of the Day
There are few things as tasty as fresh fish. Prior to leaving on our trip I like to mix up the dry ingredients of the batter I use to fry fish (cornmeal, flour, and seasonings) in a gallon-sized zip-lock bag. Then, when we return to camp with our catch, I put the fillets in a little milk, then in the bag to coat them, and right into the frying pan. YUM!