When I read Psalm 119: 1-8, I want to talk about every single verse, because each speaks volumes of wisdom. I am drawn by verses that reach right into my heart. I want to be the person that seeks the Lord, that is disciplined and righteous. Oh how much better a person I would like to be for God. But I am not. I am me: I fall short of the glory of God.
But wait! I have already found the answer for that.
God sent His Son Jesus Christ, who died on the cross and paid for all my sins and your sins too. I believe He died and arose from the dead. I have confessed my sin and asked Jesus to be Lord of my life, to be my Savior. I can trust that He will guide and teach me. I do not have to be filled with regret, because I can press on with God as my guide. And I know He is merciful, full of the grace that I need so desperately.
I am thankful for the wisdom in Psalm 119, because I need to learn all I can about my God, and live for Him. His statutes are there to teach me, to help me be a better person, however imperfect I may be.
My prayer is that of the Psalmist: "I shall give thanks to Thee with uprightness of heart, When I learn Thy righteous judgments. I shall keep thy statutes; Do not forsake me utterly!" Thank you, Father God, that nothing can separate me from Your love, because I have given my heart and my life to Your Son Jesus Christ. Amen
Psalm 119: 1 - 8
How blessed are those whose way is [a] blameless,
Who walk in the law of the Lord.
2 How blessed are those who observe His testimonies,
Who seek Him with all their heart.
3 They also do no unrighteousness;
They walk in His ways.
4 You have [b] ordained Your precepts,
[c]That we should keep them diligently.
5 Oh that my ways may be established
To keep Your statutes!
6 Then I shall not be ashamed
When I look [d]upon all Your commandments.
7 I shall give thanks to You with uprightness of heart,
When I learn Your righteous judgments.
8 I shall keep Your statutes;
Do not forsake me utterly!
“Scripture quotations taken from the NASB."
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I would love to hear from you. Thank you for reading "Take Comfort", and God bless you. Sincerely, Deborah