Thursday, September 03, 2015

September 3 - I Have Considered My Ways

Today's Reading:
Psalm 119:57-72
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Psalm 119:57-72
57 You are my portion, Lord;
    I have promised to obey your words.
58 I have sought your face with all my heart;
    be gracious to me according to your promise.
59 I have considered my ways
    and have turned my steps to your statutes.
60 I will hasten and not delay
    to obey your commands.
61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes,
    I will not forget your law.
62 At midnight I rise to give you thanks
    for your righteous laws.
63 I am a friend to all who fear you,
    to all who follow your precepts.
64 The earth is filled with your love, Lord;
    teach me your decrees.
65 Do good to your servant
    according to your word, Lord.
66 Teach me knowledge and good judgment,
    for I trust your commands.
67 Before I was afflicted I went astray,
    but now I obey your word.
68 You are good, and what you do is good;
    teach me your decrees.
69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,
    I keep your precepts with all my heart.
70 Their hearts are callous and unfeeling,
    but I delight in your law.
71 It was good for me to be afflicted
    so that I might learn your decrees.
72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me
    than thousands of pieces of silver and gold. 

Response and Action:
When those who truly seek God read Scripture with humility and a genuine desire to learn, they find guidance and promise. The wisdom of God, through Scripture, helps me consider my ways. It shows me when I am going astray. It helps me understand how missteps have led me into trouble. It makes clear to me how much I need wisdom and guidance to avoid needless hardship. Nothing is more valuable for learning how to live, how to persevere, and how to make right choices.

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Today through September 12, I will be posting meditations from Psalm 119 that remind us of the ways Scripture shapes and informs the believer's life.

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