How can the young keep to the straight path?
Only by learning to listen to the still Voice within.
With all my heart I seek You; let me not wander from your teachings!
Your Love is imprinted upon my heart, that I may walk in your Light.
Blessed are You, O Counselor; guide me in all that I do,
That with my lips I may bear witness to the truth of your Way.
With your Word in my heart, I delight more than with the world’s riches.
I listen in the Silence, awaiting the clarity of your counsel.
May I become a living fountain of joy as I give thanks for your bountiful blessings!
Nan C. Merrill Psalms for Praying
Reflection:
How can an innocent young person, who needs instructions, and who is new to the ways of God, follow God’s ways (keep their way pure)? This question is also presented in Psalm 73:13 and Proverbs 20:9, but only in Psalm 119 is a clear answer given: by guarding their way/heart according to God’s word. The imagery of God writing on our hearts is reminiscent of Jeremiah 31:33. Psalm 119 urges us to guard that writing, to listen deeply, to meditate, to not forget, all so that we can seek God with our whole heart; living according to God’s ways.
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