February 7, 2019 -- Psalm 119:11 -- Remember your resolutions?

I have stored up your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

Psalm 119:11 ESV

It is early February and I must admit, my New Year’s Resolutions are so hard to keep. The first is to lose a pound a week. Seems simple enough, until the evening comes and I want to snack. (Right now I am off by half-a-pound.) The second resolution is to memorize one bible verse a day (six verses a week and Sundays is supposed to be the day to review). This second resolution is challenging my memory banks. But the fact that throughout the day I have flash cards and am reviewing Scripture is a blessing.

The Word of God stored up in my heart directs my conscience.

The Word of God stored up in my heart keeps me from asking for things I know are wrong.

The Word of God stored up in my heart reminds me of the nearness of God.

The Word of God stored up in my heart means that my mouth speaks of God to co-workers and fellow Christians. As the Word promises: from the overflow of (what He has stored up in my) the heart the mouth speaks. If we are only storing up wickedness and empty TV dramas, then our hearts are echo chambers for emptiness. (Though I confess here that I am not always faithful in this either. Help me God to be far more faithful in declaring Your goodness!)

The word of God stored up in my heart shows me the condition of my heart and my great need for Jesus.

Blessed are You, O LORD, You know what Your people need. Help me in my efforts to memorize Your Word. Forgive me for the times I have been less than faithful in declaring Your goodness to my co-workers. King Jesus, thank You for being the Savior of my soul and for giving to me the righteousness of Your perfect ways. Spirit of God, help me to keep my resolutions faithfully that I may grow in grace and integrity as a man of God. Amen.