CLARITY

Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. I pant with expectation, longing for your commands. Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name. Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments. Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees. Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions. (Psalm 119:129-136 NLT)

In our lifetime we have likely bounced around from one place to another and from one broken relationship to another.  We have felt the pain of disconnectedness and the insecurity of not feeling like we belonged anywhere.  The above Psalm reminds us that where we have been in the past is no surprise to God. He knows the oppression we have felt, the tears we have wept, and the injustice that we have seen or experienced.

It is God’s desire to rescue us and set us on a path of life that is filled with truth. When we make a choice to walk with God, choosing to follow His ways, we will not be overcome by evil.  Life isn’t perfect and people around us won’t suddenly become perfect either, but God has a plan for us and His instructions are clear, so clear that even the simple minded can understand what He is saying.  God’s plan can be found in the Bible. 

We begin to learn the truth about what God says works when we regularly read the Bible and apply what we learn to our daily lives.  As we put God’s directives into action, we recognize how well they work and the longer we continue to obey His Word as recorded in the Bible, the more life will change.  God’s Word has stood the test of time.  We will have a “Spiritual Awakening” as we practice God’s principles in all our affairs. 

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Thank You for the witness of many people who, by obeying Your

principles for living, have experienced a good, pleasing, and perfect life.  Strengthen me to follow Your directives in all I say and do, so I may experience the fullness of life that comes from You alone.  Amen