Daleth
25 I am laid low in the dust;
preserve my life according to your word.
26 I gave an account of my ways and you answered me;
teach me your decrees.
27 Cause me to understand the way of your precepts,
that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.
28 My soul is weary with sorrow;
strengthen me according to your word.
29 Keep me from deceitful ways;
be gracious to me and teach me your law.
30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness;
I have set my heart on your laws.
31 I hold fast to your statutes, LORD;
do not let me be put to shame.
32 I run in the path of your commands,
for you have broadened my understanding.
I haven’t posted a psalm lately. I’ve been away from home-
busy with holiday and preparations- not good excuses- but reasons
for my neglect. Not posting doesn’t mean that I haven’t been thinking
about the Word and it’s relation to me. And the psalm I have been
thinking about is 119. The longest- but divided into smaller portions that
make it easier to contemplate.-
And- quite honestly – I’ve been looking at it from the bottom up.
Running in the path of God’s commands is intriguing to me. I AM NOT
A RUNNER. I walk, I ride my exercise bike, I do low impact stretching and
yoga – but I don’t even consider running. But running in God’s path- now, that
I’m interested in trying.
I am no great bargain in the servant sense. These verses describe me pretty
well- laid low- found wanting- needing teaching- I’ve lacked understanding
and am prone to deceit.
BUT- I have set my heart on God’s laws. I’m holding fast to his statutes – and I’m
looking to Him to give me understanding and strength.
And by His grace- I’m running in the path of His commands.
Want to run with me?
I missed these posts. This is good and fitting. Love you!
Love you, too!
There is much more I could say- Frank says this is too light- but really essentially it is all about my weakness and His strength. My failure and His enabling. My need and His sufficiency. The only place I can run is in God’s path because of His grace and mercy.
Elizabeth is right, I’ve missed these posts as well. Frank is leaning in the right direction, however there are times when we need to take smaller or lighter steps. For right now I need to lean on God’s strength and ask for His help with my weakness. I’ve been thinking about this since I read your blog. Thank you for getting me to think along these lines. I love you !