"God, teach me lessons for living so I can stay the course. Give me insight so I can do what you tell me - my whole life one long, obedient response. Guide me down the road of your commandments; I love traveling this freeway! Give me a bent for your words of wisdom, and not for piling up loot. Divert my eyes from toys and trinkets, invigorate me on the pilgrim way. Affirm your promises to me - promises made to all who fear you. Deflect the harsh words of my critics - but what you say is always so good. See how hungry I am for your counsel; preserve my life through your righteous ways."
Obeying God's commands is hard to do, especially when it seems like the rest of the world is disobeying them. I admit that there have been times when I've disobeyed God, such as by having premarital sex. I felt like I was missing out on something because everyone else looked so happy. It turned out that I was not missing out on anything but heartache and guilt. This might sound kind of dumb, but I thought having sex with a guy would make him love me. Of course, that didn't happen because he was just using me. Anyway, I think these verses, and really all of Psalm 119, are a good reminder to us that God's way is the best way. And that it's ok to ask for help and guidance in following it.
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