“Remember the word to Your servant, in which You have made me hope. This
is my comfort in my affliction, that Your word has revived me. The arrogant
utterly deride me, yet I do not turn aside from Your law.” (Psalm 119:49-51)

No matter the circumstances or
the pressure brought to bear, do not waver from seeking the truth of the Lord
always. Those around you who would lead you astray do not have the things of
the Lord upon their hearts. Follow the Lord and His goodness always. Seek the
Lord while He may be found and you will find that He is always close. Live in
the hope He gives now and always.

Lord, in times of travail, there are the times of testing. Though I be
tested, may I always be found trusting in You and Your Word. Guide me this day,
O Lord, that I would not veer from the path You have set before me. Lead me in
the way of truth that I would now and forever abide in what You have revealed
for the ages. O Lord, this life can be difficult, but You are always here.

Lord Jesus, You have come to lead us from where we are into the truth of salvation which You make possible. Lead me this day that I would hold fast to the narrow way which is set before me. Guide me to hope that I would neither stumble nor fall. In all things, continue to abide in me that I would not be hindered in the journey of becoming like You, for You are my rock and my salvation. Amen.

“I shall delight in Your commandments, which I love. And I shall lift
up my hands to Your commandments, which I love; and I will meditate on Your
statutes.” (Psalm 119:47-48)

Do you love the commandments of the Lord? No, we’re not talking about thinking in terms of “do” and “do not” but in terms of the very real gift of the boundaries the Lord established for all of us for our safety and true prosperity? Do you love the commands of the Lord? Learn to love all that the Lord has commanded, for in them you will come to see the heart of love which protects all those who are His.

Lord, teach me to love Your commandments. Take me deep within the truth
of what You have revealed that I would meditate on Your Word and seek greater
understanding. Lead me, O Lord, in the way of truth that I would now and
forever abide in Your Word. Guide me, O Lord, that I would grow within me Your
Word and the truth of Your commandments, living them day and night.

Lord Jesus, You have come not to condemn, but to free us from sin. You have come that we would learn to obey Your commandments, for they are at the heart of Your goodness. Guide me this day, Lord Jesus, that I would grow in wisdom and understanding. Lead me in the way of truth that I would now and forever abide in You and the revelation You give. May I be found wholly in You this day. Amen.

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“So I will keep Your law continually, forever and ever. And I will walk
at liberty, for I seek Your precepts. I will also speak of Your testimonies
before kings and shall not be ashamed.” (Psalm 119:44-45)

The final step of the Great
Commission is to learn how to obey all that the Lord has commanded. Yes, the
faithful will learn to keep the Lord’s commandments forever and ever. Begin now
to learn the way of the Lord and know that the life He is putting into You is
forever. Be guided by the Lord and His ways and walk in them. He who is forever
has called you to Himself.

Lord, I resist following in the ways You have decreed. Guide me, O Lord,
in the way You would have me go. Help me according to Your goodness that I
would forever hold fast to the truth of Your word. Lead me into Your statutes
and teach me to keep them. Guide me, O Lord, for without You I am lost and do
not know which way to turn. Let my life be a testimony of Your goodness and
mercy.

Lord Jesus, You have come to lead
the way of truth. Guide me this day that I would learn a little more about how
to live the eternal life. Walk with me and teach me the eternal statutes that I
would practice them and live according to Your word. May I be found this day in
the truth You have revealed and walk in a way that is pleasing to the Father. Through
the Holy Spirit I can do this, Lord. Amen.

“May Your lovingkindnesses also come to me, O Lord, Your salvation
according to Your word; so I will have an answer for him who reproaches me, for
I trust in Your word. And do not take the word of truth utterly out of my
mouth, for I wait for Your ordinances.” (Psalm 119:41-43)

The offer of the Lord includes
gaining wisdom and understanding. You can learn how to speak to your
adversaries when they come against you. Such offer is built upon walking in the
Lord’s way and learning His statutes. It does not come instantly, nor is it
given from on high in some mystical experience. It comes through diligence,
study and repetition; and it is done in relationship with the Lord.

Lord, teach me to walk with You that I would grow in understanding and
wisdom. Help me to see through the lies and fabrications of this world to come
to the place where I abide in You and You in me. Guide me through Your word to
learn what You have already given. Teach me to be able to give an account of
the hope that is within me. Lead me, O Lord, in the way of wisdom.

Lord Jesus, You have come to show
the way for all who would come through You to the Father. Guide me this day to
open my eyes to see the truth and understand more fully the way of salvation. May
I live walking alongside You and with Your gift of the Holy Spirit leading me
from within. Guide me, Lord, in the way You know I need to go that I may walk
with You daily. Amen.

“Turn away my reproach which I dread, for Your ordinances are good. Behold,
I long for Your precepts; revive me through Your righteousness.” (Psalm
119:39-40)

In our heart and soul, we know
right from wrong. Either we increase the desire for all that is wrong, or else
we walk the narrow path that seeks to learn to live righteously always. Long
for the goodness of the Lord and seek His way while it may be found. Life comes
from the Lord. Walk in the way of life. Walk in the way of the Lord. Seek His
righteousness and all else that is needed will be added.

Lord, You know all of the things that get in the way of my walking humbly with You. Lead me, O Lord, in the way of truth that I may pursue righteousness all the days of my life. Let not the cares of this world overcome me, but lift me up by Your grace that I may now and always walk in the way of truth. You alone know all that is needed. Keep me on the humble path of being Your servant.

Lord Jesus, You are the model of
the godly life. Help me to walk with You and follow Your lead. Where I am
wrong, correct me. Where I am weak, strengthen me. Where I am unable, lift me
up to do what You give me to do. In all things, help me learn to praise you in
all circumstances. You are the author and finisher of my faith. Write another
chapter in me this day, I pray. Amen.

“Incline my heart to Your testimonies and not to dishonest gain. Turn
away my eyes from looking at vanity, and revive me in Your ways. Establish Your
word to Your servant, as that which produces reverence for You.” (Psalm
119:36-38)

Lord, You know that the living
of life takes time. Not just those things humans often think of as dishonest
gain, but also matters of the heart. Keep me on the right path, taking as long
as You know it needs to take, that I would now and forever walk in Your
statutes. Guide me, O Lord, in the way of truth that I may walk in Your ways. You
have promised to establish Your word in me.

Lord, You know the places where I struggle. You know where there is
need. Guide me, O Lord, in the way of truth that I may abide in You. Help me
through all the obstacles that are in the way that I may now and always live
according to Your word. Do not let me stray from Your promises, but walk now
and forever in the truth You have established from the beginning.

Lord Jesus, You have spoken and
told us that You are the way, truth and life. Lead me, O Lord, in the way You
have established and keep me from seeking any shortcuts. (There are no
shortcuts and You know all that is needed.) Guide me, O Lord, according to the
Father’s will to walk now and forever in the way of righteousness. Grow in me a
willing faith that always seeks You and Your righteousness. Amen.

“Teach me, O Lord, the way of Your statutes, and I shall observe it to
the end. Give me understanding, that I may observe Your law and keep it with
all my heart. Make me walk in the path of Your commandments, for I delight in
it.” (Psalm 119:33-35)

Understanding is not some potion
you drink but the hard work of hearing, reading, meditating, praying and
learning to live the instructions of the Lord. To seek understanding is to be
willing to do the work to gain it. Ask the Lord and He will give you
understanding. Walk in His ways and He will teach you His statutes. Come to
know the Lord and He will give you knowledge.

Lord, daily I become busy with the things of life. Help me, I pray, to
not be hindered in the most important relationship of eternity. Guide me in the
way I should go that I may never veer from the path that You have set before
me. Lead me, O Lord, in the way of truth that I would now and always walk
humbly in the way of righteousness which You have established for all people.

Lord Jesus, You have commanded
that we learn to obey all that You have commanded. Lead me in the way of
learning Your statues that I would forever walk more closely with You and the
way of everlasting life. Guide me this day that I may gain understanding. Grant
that I would listen as You speak and respond as You direct that this day I may
become a little more like You. Create in me an understanding heart, O Lord. Amen.

“I cling to Your testimonies; O Lord, do not put me to shame! I shall
run the way of Your commandments, for You will enlarge my heart.” (Psalm
119:31-32)

To what do you cling? Many will
say one thing, but the truth is that the real thing to which they hold onto is
something else. Only the Lord is forever. All other things are fleeting. Be led
in the way of the Lord, for His mercy endures forever. Come to the Lord while
He may be found and walk in all of His ways. The Lord will lead you out of the
valley of death and into life.

Lord, this world is a deep valley and filled with travails. Shine Your
light for my footsteps that I would not be hindered in walking the way of
righteousness. Do not let me be put to shame by the wicked, but follow You no
matter what happens around me. Create in me a new heart and enlarge it that I
may learn mercy and compassion from You to share with others as You have shared
with me.

Thank You, Lord Jesus, for walking
as we walk. You know all that comes at us day by day. Lead me, O Lord, in the
way of grace that I would learn each day as Your disciple to become more like
You. Remind me that a growing heart needs each day to grow. Help me to be
humble in this age of great anxiety. In all that I do this day, bring
encouragement that I would remain on the straight and narrow path You have set
before me. Amen.

“My soul weeps because of grief; strengthen me according to Your word. Remove
the false way from me, and graciously grant me Your law. I have chosen the
faithful way; I have placed Your ordinances before me.” (Psalm 119:28-30)

This world is filled with those who do not follow the way of the Lord. Sin compounds and the Lord is blamed. Do not follow in the path of destruction, but in the way of the Lord. He is good and worthy of all praise. Come to Him and know the goodness of His grace and mercy. Walk in His statutes and know that His way is right. Trust in Him, for He alone will lead you all the days of your life in the way of truth.

Lord, it becomes very foggy sometimes as I try to discern which way to
go. The people clamor, yet they remain self-absorbed. Guide me, O Lord, in the
way of righteousness that I would now and always choose to walk the faithful
way of Your statutes. Remove all that is false within me and grow in me what it
is that You have created me for. Be above, below, in front, behind around and
beside me always.

Lord Jesus, I need to be rescued.
You have come to lead through the narrow way. Guide me today and every day to
see more clearly the steps to take. Help me to live into the life to which You
have called me. Place Your ordinances in my heart and help me to do good
always. You are my Savior, but You are also my example. Lead me this day by
grace into all goodness. Amen.

“My soul cleaves to the dust; revive me according to Your word. I have
told of my ways, and You have answered me; teach me Your statutes. Make me
understand the way of Your precepts, so I will meditate on Your wonders.” (Psalm
119:25-27)

Walking in this world is walking
with death all around us. This world is already condemned; but the Savior came
not to condemn the world, but that there may be life. The Lord offers
understanding to those who come to Him. He will lift up the countenance of
those who trust Him. Come to the Lord and lean not on your own understanding but
see that He is Good and merciful.

Lord, I want to cling to You but my hands are weak and I lose my grip. You
have promised to hold onto me. Never let me go for I need You to be the One who
holds on. What I desire is from weak flesh, but what You promise is from
eternity. Guide me, O Lord, in the way of truth that I would be held in Your
presence now and forever. Teach me to meditate upon Your wonders.

Lord Jesus, You have come because
You know we need You to save us. A Savior would not have come if we did not
need to be saved. Lead me, O Lord, in the way You know I need to go. Guide me
according to Your grace and mercy that I would now and always walk in the way
You have established. Help me to learn to meditate upon Your goodness and the
wonders You have created. Amen.