In this episode of our "Psalms" devotional series, we explore verses 7-8 of Psalm 16, where David expresses his commitment to keeping the Lord always on his mind. As we navigate the challenges and insecurities of life, this Psalm encourages us to stay close to God and seek His counsel at all times.

Key points:

• David receives counsel from the Lord, even in the middle of the night when his heart and mind instruct him.
• Our minds often drift to the circumstances causing insecurity in our lives, such as health, relationships, our children's future, or workplace issues.
• David encourages us to quickly turn our minds to the Lord, recognizing that proximity to God brings blessing, while distance from Him leads to chaos.
• When we feel farthest from God, He is often nearest to us, carrying us through our struggles.
• To keep the Lord always in mind, we can set reminders throughout our day, such as sticky notes, phone notifications, or calendar entries, to help us return our thoughts to God.
• Staying near to the Lord results in joy, blessing, abundance, and eternal pleasures, as will be explored further in the upcoming episodes.
• The episode closes with a prayer from the Book of Common Prayer, asking for God's support, safe lodging, holy rest, and peace throughout the day.

As we reflect on Psalm 16:7-8, let us commit to keeping the Lord always in our minds and seeking His counsel in every aspect of our lives. Stay tuned for more episodes in our "Psalms" devotional series.