Psalm 119

Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,
who walk according to the law of the Lord.
² Blessed are those who keep his statutes
and seek him with all their heart—
³ they do no wrong
but follow his ways.
⁴ You have laid down precepts
that are to be fully obeyed.
⁵ Oh, that my ways were steadfast
in obeying your decrees!
⁶ Then I would not be put to shame
when I consider all your commands.
⁷ I will praise you with an upright heart
as I learn your righteous laws.
⁸ I will obey your decrees;
do not utterly forsake me.

 (Psalm 119:1–8, NIV)

“It shows true love of our God and the cry of his heart to follow God’s commands.”

Thought Questions:

Take some time today or this week to read all of Psalm 119, start to finish.

As you read through the entire psalm, what themes, ideas, or words do you hear repeated? Why are these important?

What does it mean to “walk according to the law of the Lord”? What things do you try to help you do that?