Psalm 119:9-16
"How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Praise be to you, O Lord, teach me your decrees. With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth. I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches. I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word."THOUGHTS:
There's a difference between having religion and having faith. Religion comes almost without question. You must believe X, Y, and Z and there is no reason to question, just do because it's what's done. Faith requires doubt. It requires questions. In faith, we let our questions lead us to belief. True faith allows us to question things and know that there might not be answers, but yet we can trust and choose to believe. That's a simple breakdown. There is so much more that could be said.
What G-d requires of us is to seek after him. Micah says, to seek justice, love mercy and walk humbly with our G-d. That's what's required. Are we running after G-d? Or are we clinging to man-made religion? Are we allowing our faith to motivate us to justice and mercy? Or are we frozen by fear of getting things wrong?
The Lord is willing to guide us. Are we willing to follow?
ACTION:
Lord, lead me to a deeper faith. Give me the heart to chase after you and your word.
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