With all my heart I have sought You, [inquiring of You and longing for You]; Do not let me wander from Your commandments [neither through ignorance nor by willful disobedience].
PSALM 119:10 AMP
The Psalmist here states a confident personal claim and makes a passionate appeal. He had checked his heart and was sure of its sincerity and honesty. It takes a man who is sure of his walk with God to make such statements. Man's heart can be deceitful and dishonest, and can pretend to be what it is not. However, when the heart is submitted to God, it becomes a place where God can work his wonders. As I check my own heart today, can I truly say that I am seeking God with my whole heart? Have I found space in my heart for several other things, or is God totally in charge? Remember, when you are dealing with God, you are dealing with the creator of the heart itself, and a discerner of the most private thoughts of the heart. He cannot be deceived or cajoled; if it is not it, it cannot be it.
For the Psalmist, he had made up his mind on what was important. He would draw near to God, seeking his face, his will, his purpose, trusting that God, being faithful, will also do his own part. God's love is not subject to my own consistency or faithfulness; he knows I cannot make it on my own, so his help is always available and his love is always holding me in place. Even when I found wrong, his love searches me out, and like the prodigal son, is willing to restore. Such love isn't human; it is divine.
As I step out today, I am reminded again that I cannot trust my instincts or willpower. God's grace is the factor that makes the difference, and as I depend on him, he helps me walk right. Distractions will come; temptations to take the easy way will come; I could even make mistakes; but I am comforted in the knowledge that God will not let me go to waste. Thank you, Lord, for your grace. His time of favour is here.
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