3/6/10 Comment from last Wednesday’s “confession” blog created some illusions about my “ease” and immediate actions in turning things over to God. Truth be known, said actions and the ensuing answers don’t always come quickly---I mull and stew and pray sometimes for days and then…answers come....and then… I write a blog---there are no “Presto” answers in my life. Well, technically the answers are there---it just takes me a while to get to them---sometimes a long while. But God……(and His truth) is always there. I’m the one who often has to relearn an old lesson. Here’s some additional truth I’ve learned about lips---actually, same truths, new version for easy reading.
How can a young person (or old like me) live a clean life? By carefully reading the map of your Word. I'm single-minded in pursuit of you; don't let me miss the road signs you've posted. I've banked your promises in the vault of my heart so I won't sin myself bankrupt. Be blessed, God; train me in your ways of wise living. I'll transfer to my lips all the counsel that comes from your mouth; I delight far more in what you tell me about living than in gathering a pile of riches. I ponder every morsel of wisdom from you, I attentively watch how you've done it. I relish everything you've told me of life, I won't forget a word of it.
(Psalm 119:9, The Message)
Let my cry come right into your presence, God; provide me with the insight that comes only from your Word. Give my request your personal attention, rescue me on the terms of your promise. Let praise cascade off my lips; after all, you've taught me the truth about life! And let your promises ring from my tongue; every order you've given is right. Put your hand out and steady me since I've chosen to live by your counsel. I'm homesick, God, for your salvation; I love it when you show yourself! Invigorate my soul so I can praise you well, use your decrees to put iron in my soul. And should I wander off like a lost sheep—seek me! I'll recognize the sound of your voice.
(Psalm 119:69, The Message)
Praying today for self and readers that “praise will cascade off my (our) lips.
