How blessed are those whose way is blameless,
Who walk in the law of the Lord.How blessed are those who observe His testimonies,
Who seek Him with all their heart.They also do no unrighteousness;
They walk in His ways.You have ordained Your precepts,
That we should keep them diligently.Oh that my ways may be established
To keep Your statutes!Then I shall not be ashamed
When I look upon all Your commandments.I shall give thanks to You with uprightness of heart,
When I learn Your righteous judgments.I shall keep Your statutes;
Do not forsake me utterly!(Psalm 119:1-8)
David began this psalm by introducing the idea that God’s word is a blessing to us. Why should we recognize the word of God as a blessing, and what should we do as a result?
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Often when people make New Year’s resolutions, they begin with the words start, stop, or improve (or synonyms of these words) – start exercising, stop smoking, improve spending habits, etc. As we grow and mature, it is good to improve in all areas of our lives; but it is particularly important to improve our spiritual lives. So as we begin a new year, I want to suggest some resolutions for all of us to consider as we seek to please the Lord.
During the holiday season, it can be easy to become distracted by the “things” of this life. Instead of focusing on one’s blessings and being grateful to God for them, many people choose to focus on the things they do not have. There is certainly nothing wrong with enjoying the blessings of this life. There is also nothing wrong with giving gifts to friends and family. However, we need to keep everything in the proper perspective. We must avoid jealousy, discontent, and materialism. Failing to avoid these attitudes can ultimately lead to eternal destruction.
