Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight. — Psalm 119:35 KJV
Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight. — Psalm 119:35 NIV
This encourages us to examine our own lives and the degree to which we seek and take delight in following God’s commands. It challenges us to consider where we might be seeking fulfillment outside of God’s will and to realign our hearts and actions with His path. It’s a call to trust in the wisdom and goodness of God’s laws, believing that in them we will find our deepest joy and satisfaction.
As we meditate on this verse, we might find ourselves asking for the grace to more fully embrace God’s commands, to see them not as burdensome obligations but as the source of true delight and the pathway to a fulfilled life. It’s a journey of continual growth, learning, and surrender, as we seek to live in the light of God’s love and guidance every day.
My Prayer
Lord, instill in me a spirit of obedience and a heart that delights in doing Your will. May I cherish Your statutes, finding in them the nourishment for my soul and the guidance for my journey. Grant me the grace to serve You faithfully, to reflect Your love and light in all that I do.
In this prayer, I surrender to You, trusting in Your infinite goodness and mercy. Lead me, O God, along the path of righteousness, that I may glorify Your name and find eternal delight in Your presence. In Jesus mighty name I pray, Amen.
