I will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have preserved my life. – (Psalm 119:93, NIV)
But I’ll never forget the advice You gave me; You saved my life with those wise words. – (Psalm 119:93, MSG)
I will never forget Your commands, because through them You gave me new life. – (Psalm 119:93, ERV)
Upon first read, I pondered “precepts” and then referred to the dictionary for further clarification. A precept, according to my online dictionary, is a commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct. It goes on further to list a precept as an injunction to moral conduct. As we invest in learning and understanding the word of God, we discover directions given that show us how to live the way that God intended. Not only that, but His word reminds us that we are forgiven and set free, so that we may live a new life in Him. The greatest commands that He has given us, tells us to love God and love one another. If we do both of these, we fulfill the law as He intended. Love must direct our every word, thought, and action. God is faithful to guide and direct us in the way that is best, if we are willing to seek Him and follow His leading. May we ever be intentional to seek the Lord and His will for all things, for it is by His love that we have new life in Him.
The word of the Lord,
Is advice to seek;
To live our lives well,
And of His love, speak.
The more we invest,
The better we know;
How to choose love well,
As His precepts show.
So, let us rise up,
Be rooted in love;
May our lives display,
Our Father above.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You give us direct access to how we are meant to live, through Your word, prayer and worship. Forgive us for the times that we either neglected to heed Your direction, or simply chose to go our own way. Teach us to trust You to lead and guide us in the love You created us to give. Show us how to love those around us best. May many come into a lasting relationship with You, as they discover the beautiful new life that is found in You. Be glorified O God, as we seek You, trust You, and follow Your leading for every day of our lives. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these. – Mark 12:30-31
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