"You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands. May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word. I know, O Lord, that your regulations are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it. Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant. Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are my delight. Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments. Let me be united with all who fear you, with those who know your laws. May I be blameless in keeping your decrees; then I will never be ashamed." (Psalms 119:73-80 - Holy Bible, New Living Translation ®, copyright © 1996, 2004 by Tyndale Charitable Trust. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved.)
Man, do I need God to give me the sense to follow His commands sometimes! I think about my challenge with overeating. That is certainly one of the areas where I need God to give me sense! I KNOW overeating only makes things worse, but I still find myself doing it at times. It makes no sense! Father, please give me the sense to follow your guidance for me! You created me, you made me, you know what is best for me. Your guidelines are my owner's manual. Please give me the sense to seek your wisdom and follow your guidance!
As I continue reading, I am moved by the idea that as I put my hope in God's word, those around me who understand and appreciate God's ways might find in me a cause for joy. Father, I want to be a cause for joy for all who come in contact with me!
As I read the next few verses, I get a picture of a little kid fighting against parental authority, and then that same child becoming mature enough to acknowledge that their parent was right in disciplining them. Father, I don't want to be a silly spoiled child. I want to be mature enough to appreciate your discipline. I know you only have my best interests at heart and I am grateful for your love. May I feel your love surround me, even when I may have to be disciplined by you. And may I understand and appreciate your precepts and follow them so that such discipline is no longer necessary. Thank you, Father!
As I continue reading, I am moved by the idea that as I put my hope in God's word, those around me who understand and appreciate God's ways might find in me a cause for joy. Father, I want to be a cause for joy for all who come in contact with me!
As I read the next few verses, I get a picture of a little kid fighting against parental authority, and then that same child becoming mature enough to acknowledge that their parent was right in disciplining them. Father, I don't want to be a silly spoiled child. I want to be mature enough to appreciate your discipline. I know you only have my best interests at heart and I am grateful for your love. May I feel your love surround me, even when I may have to be disciplined by you. And may I understand and appreciate your precepts and follow them so that such discipline is no longer necessary. Thank you, Father!
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