Psalm 119:59-63 – RECIPE FOR JOY
REFLECT – Vs. 59a – I thought on my ways,
Self-examination is key to being right with God. We must be honest about the condition of our hearts.
REPENT – Vss. 59b-60 – …and turned my feet unto thy testimonies. I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.
When we turn away from sin, we will confess it and receive forgiveness. 1 John 1:9
We will strive to be obedient to God’s word.
REMEMBER -Vs. 61 –The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law.
In spite of the hardships that we face as we walk with God (Psalm 34:19, 1I Timothy 3:12).
REJOICE – Vs. 62 –At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.
See Philippians 4:4 and Psalm 100.
RECRUIT – Vs. 63 –I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.
Recruit friends who are of like faith.