Joy With Obedience

Scripture:

1 Happy are people of integrity, who follow the law of the LORD. 2 Happy are those who obey his decrees and search for him with all their hearts. 3 They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths. 4 You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. 5 Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your principles! 6 Then I will not be disgraced when I compare my life with your commands. 7 When I learn your righteous laws, I will thank you by living as I should! 8 I will obey your principles. Please don’t give up on me! (Psalm 119:1-8 NLT)

I love Psalm 119. It seems to be to be so packed with good and wise words! I want to live my life by the Word of God; I want my actions to reflect God’s principles consistently. I want my reading of God’s Word daily to be more than just looking at words; I want it to be impartation of life by the Holy Spirit. As I read this Psalm, my spirit just says, “Yes and yes”.

Lord, I thank You so much for these words that You have given us! I say with the writer of this Psalm, ‘I will obey your principles. Please don’t give up on me!’ I love You, and You are my strength, and my healer. AMEN

Please listen to my voice in the morning, Lord, because each morning I will bring my requests to You and wait expectantly. I will never pray to anyone but You. Psalm 5

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