I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word.
I gave an account of my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees.
Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.
My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.
Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me and teach me your law.
I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws.
I hold fast to your statutes, LORD; do not let me be put to shame.
I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding.
Psalm 119:25-32 [NIV]
Welcome to Thursday. This is an interesting passage – David is bemoaning his bondage to earthly things – dare I say it, materialism.
We talked earlier in the week about the pressure of modern society and the pressure/need to acquire stuff. It's an easy one to give in to, and in the current times of austerity, falling living standards and economic depression, there is an argument that society needs to step back and reconsider it's position.
That's the challenge I want to pose today – do you need to chase the material culture? It's a challenge I put in front of myself every so often and keeps my feet on the ground and eyes focused on God.
Richard Mason
Read the Bible in a year: Psalm 119:25-32, Jeremiah 27:1-29:23, 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12
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