Justice, Law, History
Justice and Adversity
Live in the light of God (Isaiah 2:5)
Psalm 119:1-16 The Message119 1-8 You're blessed when you stay on course,
walking steadily on the road revealed by God.
You're blessed when you follow his directions,
doing your best to find him.
That's right—you don't go off on your own;
you walk straight along the road he set.
You, God, prescribed the right way to live;
now you expect us to live it.
Oh, that my steps might be steady,
keeping to the course, you set;
Then I'd never have any regrets
in comparing my life with your counsel.
I thank you for speaking straight from your heart;
I learn the pattern of your righteous ways.
I'm going to do what you tell me to do;
don't ever walk off and leave me. * * * 9-16 How can a young person live a clean life?
By carefully reading the map of your Word.
I'm single-minded in pursuit of you;
don't let me miss the road signs you've posted.
I've banked your promises in the vault of my heart
So I won't sin myself bankrupt.
Be blessed, God;
train me in your ways of wise living.
I'll transfer to my lips
all the counsel that comes from your mouth;
I delight far more in what you tell me about living
than in gathering a pile of riches.
I ponder every morsel of wisdom from you,
I attentively watch how you've done it.
I relish everything you've told me of life,
I won't forget a word of it. For ReflectionThe only just rule of human conduct is the Law of the Lord. Compiance to the law is derived from prayer, the study of wisdom, and the unwavering pursuit to follow the will of God. Armed with the promise of God's abiding love, repentant faithful will be fully restored to the grace of God.
PrayPray and let the Holy Spirit guide your life. Pray and become aware of the hand of God, teaching, supporting, and standing ready to help you pick up the pieces and start again.
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