Psalm 119:1-8

How happy are those whose way
is blameless,
who walk according
to the LORD’S instructions!

So begins this wonderful Psalm – a Psalm that celebrates the Word of the Lord.

Thank you, Lord, even for the faithful witness of the Psalmist who used his own gifts and talents to lead us in celebration of your Word, your wisdom, your commands, your revelation.

I enter into the next many days with this Psalm with my heart open to your Word.

May I enjoy the wisdom and enlightenment here. Lord, shine on me the light of your Word that shows me when I am not following your way, your Word, your precepts.

I will seek you with all my heart.

Lord, bring me the joy and gladness of your salvation through your Word and through your servant, Jesus Christ.

In Him, we abide.

I tried several ideas for the illustration of Ps 119:35 – I painted through on this one, just started here (more of it later) – but didn’t settle here. The idea, of course, a choice: the Lord’s path or a different direction.