How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
Psalm 119: 9-11
Let's face it - the less we know of God's Word, the less we will live according to it. David knew what so many of us don't really get - that God's Word isn't merely stories and laws. It's life-giving, soul-growing sustenance. David had a desire to know God not only on the surface but deep inside of his being. He longed for God. And through that longing came the desire to please God - to live according to His Word. He spent many hours meditating on scripture and soaking in all of God's goodness. David had many difficult times and even though he faltered (like we all do); his sins never took him completely away from God. A non-believer might have said "Give up on your God already. He has given up on you." But the Words of truth were planted firmly in David's heart and he overcame. What path will we take if we don't have God's word planted in our souls?
Encouragement for the week: Dedicate time each day this week to reading God's word. To go a step further memorize some passages from the Bible. There is no better way to "hide" His Word in your heart. (Try out the Memory Verse Challenge. To get a list of encouraging verses go here.)
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