Sunday, January 24th Daily Reading Psalm 119:57-64

As I read this passgae I recall a phrase that I have heard along the way - "Delayed obedience is disobedience." The Psalmist says, "I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands." It makes me consider what causes delay in me lack of faith, lack of deisre, disbelief, ignorance, and a lack of accountability to name a few things. Obedience is the theme of the psalm and I believe that verses 61-64 incude some things that stand in opposition to my obedience relationships that hold me back (vs 61 and infered in vs 63), demands upon my time and energy (vs 62), and a lack of desire and knowledge (vs 64). All of these oppositions are easier to deal with when I am regularly and personally IN THE WORD. My prayer to pray frm this passage would be
"With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised." (vs 59 NLT)