Devotion for Sunday, April 14, 2019

“Incline my heart to Your testimonies and not to dishonest gain. Turn
away my eyes from looking at vanity, and revive me in Your ways. Establish Your
word to Your servant, as that which produces reverence for You.” (Psalm
119:36-38)

Lord, You know that the living
of life takes time. Not just those things humans often think of as dishonest
gain, but also matters of the heart. Keep me on the right path, taking as long
as You know it needs to take, that I would now and forever walk in Your
statutes. Guide me, O Lord, in the way of truth that I may walk in Your ways. You
have promised to establish Your word in me.

Lord, You know the places where I struggle. You know where there is
need. Guide me, O Lord, in the way of truth that I may abide in You. Help me
through all the obstacles that are in the way that I may now and always live
according to Your word. Do not let me stray from Your promises, but walk now
and forever in the truth You have established from the beginning.

Lord Jesus, You have spoken and
told us that You are the way, truth and life. Lead me, O Lord, in the way You
have established and keep me from seeking any shortcuts. (There are no
shortcuts and You know all that is needed.) Guide me, O Lord, according to the
Father’s will to walk now and forever in the way of righteousness. Grow in me a
willing faith that always seeks You and Your righteousness. Amen.