I love Psalm 119. It always seems to revive and resuscitate . I love the way the author talks about God’s word (the bible). I used to read it and feel guilty like it was some sort of measuring stick. I would read it and say, “I don’t desire God’s word this much, I must be a bad Christian”. But as I’ve grown and come back to it time and again, something new has begun to emerge.
Its become something inspiring rather than demoralizing. I’ve begun to see the author’s heart and desire seem to be built on a foundation of humility and dependency rather than self-reliance. I have begun to see how the author is in fact calling on God, rather than proclaiming his righteousness.
So in light of some of things I’ve been learning I thought it would be fun to get back into blogging and write a bit over the coming days and week/s about a few of things I’m noticing and learning. So join me…
1 Blessed are those whose way is blameless,
who walk in the law of the Lord!
2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies,
who seek him with their whole heart,
3 who also do no wrong,
but walk in his ways!
4 You have commanded your precepts
to be kept diligently.
5 Oh that my ways may be steadfast
in keeping your statutes!
6 Then I shall not be put to shame,
having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.
7 I will praise you with an upright heart,
when I learn your righteous rules.
8 I will keep your statutes;
do not utterly forsake me!