Psalm 119:73-80 ~ turn to me

Psalm 119:73-80

73 Your hands have made and fashioned me;
give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.
74 Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice,
because I have hoped in your word.
75 I know, O Lord, that your rules are righteous,
and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
76 Let your steadfast love comfort me
according to your promise to your servant.
77 Let your mercy come to me, that I may live;
for your law is my delight.
78 Let the insolent be put to shame,
because they have wronged me with falsehood;
as for me, I will meditate on your precepts.
79 Let those who fear you turn to me,
that they may know your testimonies.
80 May my heart be blameless in your statutes,
that I may not be put to shame!

Psalm 119:73-80 ~ (The Message)

With your very own hands you formed me; now breathe your wisdom over me so I can understand you. When they see me waiting, expecting your Word, those who fear you will take heart and be glad. I can see now, God, that your decisions are right; your testing has taught me what's true and right.Oh, love me - and right now! - hold me tight! just the way you promised. Now comfort me so I can live, really live; your revelation is the tune I dance to. Let the fast-talking tricksters be exposed as frauds; they tried to sell me a bill of goods, but I kept my mind fixed on your counsel. Let those who fear you turn to me for evidence of your wise guidance. And let me live whole and holy, soul and body, so I can always walk with my head held high.

There is a self-centeredness to these verses of Psalm 119. And I like it. So many times we fall short of the holiness pleasing to God, and it happens because we believe we never measure up - never measure up - and so why not give up and give in to what we want...

Where did David get his moxie? His mojo? Why could he pray with such confidence to get the Almighty's attention?

David had the full power of the Holy Spirit - He believed:

1. God made him; specifically made him as part of God's plan.

2. Believes in success as the result, because he relies upon God and God's glory.

3. Believes hardship would happen, also part of God's plan, to provide strength, endurance, learning.

4. Believes comfort from God is a promise, looks for it.

5. Believes his decision to follow God makes him an example to teach, comfort others around him.

6. Believes the responsibilities are beyond his own skill level, asks God for help in righteousness. (Renew a right Spirit within me!)

Too many times we feel not perfect enough. Humility is part of loving the Lord, but humility doesn't give in to wallowing in self-centered, false meekness. Humility levels the playing field and asks mercy of our behavior. David had a job to do, a life to lead and he plunged ahead looking at what God had to say.

Psalm 139:13-16
13 For you formed my inward parts;
you knitted me together in my mother's womb.
14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works;
my soul knows it very well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you,
when I was being made in secret,
intricately woven in the depths of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw my unformed substance;
in your book were written, every one of them,
the days that were formed for me,
when as yet there was none of them.


Father God, let us unshackle doubt and despair to look with real faith at the promises & gifts You've given us. We want Your help to accomplish the plans You have for our lives. In the highest name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

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