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"Want a Blessing?" by Gary Huff
Psalm 119:א (Alef)
1 How happy are those whose way of life is blameless,
who live by the Torah of Adonai!
2 How happy are those who observe his instruction,
who seek him wholeheartedly!
3 They do nothing wrong
but live by his ways.
4 You laid down your precepts
for us to observe with care.
5 May my ways be steady
in observing your laws.
6 Then I will not be put to shame,
since I will have fixed my sight on all your mitzvot.
7 I thank you with a sincere heart
as I learn your righteous rulings.
8 I will observe your laws;
don’t completely abandon me!
ב (Bet)
9 How can a young man keep his way pure?
By guarding it according to your word.
10 I seek you with all my heart;
don’t let me stray from your mitzvot.
11 I treasure your word in my heart,
so that I won’t sin against you.
12 Blessed are you, Adonai!
Teach me your laws.
13 I proclaim with my mouth
all the rulings you have spoken.
14 I rejoice in the way of your instruction
more than in any kind of wealth.
15 I will meditate on your precepts
and keep my eyes on your ways.
16 I will find my delight in your regulations.
I will not forget your word.
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Many books are written to help people find the “meaning of life.” People spend their lives engaged in pursuits they believe will bring ultimate happiness. Many strive for bigger houses and nicer cars. Many seek escape from the difficulties of society through the pursuit of a “good time.” Many pursue freedom by rejecting responsibilities and caring for only themselves. Many pursue fame and fortune in hopes that they can find a cure for the emptiness of life. Many seek relationship after relationship, hoping the next one will be the one that will work.
Hollywood and sports figures often reveal the emptiness of pursuing “the good life.” Those who seem to have it all sometimes lose it all when they take their own lives or overdose on substances like drugs and alcohol that were intended to make them happy.
The psalmist takes a different position. “How is chasing after every whim with all your heart working for you?” He shares with us that real blessing is seeking God with all our hearts and being made complete in Him.
Perhaps you've tried everything else-why not give following God a try?
-------Hymn for Today: "Saved! Saved!" by Jack P. Scholfield
1. I’ve found a Friend, who is all to me,
His love is ever true;
I love to tell how He lifted me
And what His grace can do for you.
Refrain:
Saved by His power divine,
Saved to new life sublime!
Life now is sweet and my joy is complete,
For I’m saved, saved, saved!
2. He saves me from every sin and harm,
Secures my soul each day;
I’m leaning strong on His mighty arm;
I know He’ll guide me all the way.
Refrain:
Saved by His power divine,
Saved to new life sublime!
Life now is sweet and my joy is complete,
For I’m saved, saved, saved!
3. When poor and needy and all alone,
In love He said to me,
“Come unto Me and I’ll lead you home,
To live with Me eternally.”
Refrain:
Saved by His power divine,
Saved to new life sublime!
Life now is sweet and my joy is complete,
For I’m saved, saved, saved!
Thought of the Day: John 1:16 We have all received from his fullness,
yes, grace upon grace.
-------Please Pray: That many people in Mexico will come know Yeshua the Messiah and receive the fullness of the Ruach HaKodesh.
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