Psalm 119:37 - "Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.
Psalm 119:34 asks for understanding so that we can keep the commands of the Lord. Without understanding we cannot fully devote our minds and attentions on what the Lord asks of us. Once we serve God, we must do it with our whole hearts. 24/7. 365 days a year.
Verse 35 Goes on to tell us how the Psalmist delights in serving the Lord. Sometimes we think that our walk with Christ is a bunch of do this, don't do that, do this; when really, it is an opportunity to live a life full of God's richest blessings! With all the promises Christ gives us in the Bible, shouldn't we delight and have joy in serving Him? Those blessings are reserved for us!
We should be focused on heavenly treasures not the things of this earth. This earth will pass away and along with it our nice cars, big houses, beach homes, expensive clothes, and our precious things. But they are just things. They aren't going to be with you for eternity. We should focus on Christ because He will be there by your side today, tomorrow, and forever.
Fear of the Lord. Verses 38 & 39 discuss how the fear of the Lord is GOOD! He is love, grace, & mercy, but also the judgment of the world. We should eagerly strive to please Him above all else and obtain the righteousness of God.
TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUS
AND THE THINGS OF EARTH WILL GROW STRANGELY DIM
IN THE LIGHT OF HIS GLORY AND GRACE
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