Your Way With Those Who Love Your Name – Psalm 119:129-136

“And lead me not into temptation, but deliver me from the evil one.”

Pe   

Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them.  The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.  I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commandments.  Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way with those who love your name.  Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me.  Redeem me from man’s oppression, that I may keep your precepts.  Make your face shine upon your servant, and teach me your statutes.  My eyes shed streams of tears, because people do not keep your law.  (Psalm 119:129-136 ESV)

From my perspective, Lord, I am motivated to keep your teaching because it is so wonderful.  It gives me light and understanding and creates a longing in my soul for You.  For Your part, then, be gracious to me and keep me from sin and oppressors, teaching me so I won’t stray from your path.  I am totally and emotionally invested in the truth of your teaching as evidenced by my tears over those walk contrary to your teaching.