Verse and a Quote

Verse : Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord! Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways! You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently. Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes! Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all your commandments. I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous rules.  I will keep your statutes; do not utterly forsake me! (Psalm 119:1-8)

Quote: "We may be certain that whatever God has made prominent in His Word, He intended to be conspicuous in our lives." Charles H. Spurgeon


I can't help but read today's scripture and feel like that is unattainable. The first thing I asked myself was, "do I seek after Him with my whole heart?". At times I could probably answer with a resounding "yes!" and at times I could probably answer with a whole-hearted and disappointed "no". I know that as a believer I desire to walk i His ways, I desire to know Him and what defines His ways, but I also know that I am a prideful person that desires to praised also. So, then how is it that we obtain this blessing the psalmist lays out for us. How do I obtain the blessing of a person that is righteous and whole-heartedly seeks after God? I believe that verse 6 answers it the best. We are to keep our eyes focused on His commandments. We are to walk in His statutes. So, then my seeking to love God and to pursue Him with my whole heart is directly related to my time in His Word and in prayer. The more I understand who He is and the more time I spend with Him, the more I'll love Him and desire to follow Him with all my heart. I pray that I would we would do just that.


Peace!