Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes;and I will keep it to the end.
Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.
Lead me in the path of your commandments,for I delight in it.
Incline my heart to your testimonies,and not to selfish gain!
Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things;and give me life in your ways.
Confirm to your servant your promise,that you may be feared.
Turn away the reproach that I dread,for your rules are good.
Behold, I long for your precepts;in your righteousness give me life!
(Psalm 119:33-40 ESV)
What a prayer! In all the things the psalmist asks God to "do," not only does he admit total dependence on God, but also a desire to live a life that reflects God's power in him.
I want God to teach me His ways; my ways get me into so much trouble!
I want God to give me understanding, so that I can obey Him. Without the teaching of the Holy Spirit in my life, I'm so clueless!
God's leading in my life -- how much I depend upon Him to show me the way to go, the words to speak.
Oh, how I want God's ways to be the ways that I desire! I want my inclinations, my hopes and dreams, to be those that are pleasing to my Savior.
Lord, confirm Your promises to me; make me convinced to the marrow of my bones that Your ways are right; that You are good; that You are my very life!
Are you convinced that He is your life? Are you ready to trust Him to teach you His ways? I so want to pray this prayer in honesty.
