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Psalm 119:65-72 The Message

65-72 Be good to your servant, God;
    be as good as your Word.
Train me in good common sense;
    I’m thoroughly committed to living your way.
Before I learned to answer you, I wandered all over the place,
    but now I’m in step with your Word.
You are good, and the source of good;
    train me in your goodness.
The godless spread lies about me,
    but I focus my attention on what you are saying;
They’re bland as a bucket of lard,
    while I dance to the tune of your revelation.
My troubles turned out all for the best—
    they forced me to learn from your textbook.
Truth from your mouth means more to me
    than striking it rich in a gold mine.

For Reflection

I am struck by the line, "my troubles turned out for the best."  So often we perceive troubling times as a turnabout of an easy life, free of challenges. After enduring difficulties, the psalmist understands that the stress instigated a search for the will of God, and once found, he began his journey toward Grace and accepted the assistance of God.

Pray

Pray so that you will understand troubles as a time to accept God's overture to invite the Holy Spirit's assistance.

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