Oh That My Ways May Be Established
Oh That My Ways May Be Established
Good is good — bad is bad. We know the difference. It is written in our hearts, in our conscience. When we do what is good and loving, we have a positive affirmation and joy in our hearts that that was the right thing to do in that circumstance.
But, if we purposely do what is evil, we also know that in our hearts. We are not happy. Instead, there is a defiant feeling of rebellion and a stubbornness that wants to take pleasure in evil. The stubborn intent to do what is bad does not make us feel good — it just makes one feel that they have at least temporary power over someone else, or even over God Almighty. The sort of freedom that they think they are struggling for is nothing but a tighter chain to their slavery to evil. It is frustrating, and an endless feeling of anger.
There is a great and awesome blessedness in realizing all the goodness of God’s ways in our lives. Acknowledging the LORD as our Creator, Redeemer, and Judge gives us the freedom to live in the love and goodness of God’s desire for His creation. That is why the psalmist writes in Psalm 119:1-6,
How blessed are those whose way is blameless,
Who walk in the law of the LORD.
How blessed are those who observe His testimonies,
Who seek Him with all their heart.
They also do no unrighteousness;
They walk in His ways.
Thou hast ordained Thy precepts,
That we should keep them diligently.
Oh that my ways may be established
To keep Thy statutes!
Then I shall not be ashamed
When I look upon all Thy commandments.
The conscience God has given us shows the difference between good and bad. It is called the “law of the LORD”, but really, it is the road to freedom in all love and goodness. That’s why all those who “walk in His ways” are so blessed. They are desiring to imitate the love God has given us in Christ Jesus. They may not be rich, famous, or powerful — but they have that great and joyful assurance that all of God’s ways really are good and right — and that, come Judgment Day, they will have nothing to be ashamed of, because they have lived for their Redeemer by faith, hope, and love.
Through faith in Christ, we can all be forgiven our past and begin walking “in His ways“. Jesus alone can make our way “blameless” — and He alone can make our ways “established” to keep His statutes. All we need to do is go to Him in prayer, get grounded in His word to us, and believe in the love He has given us.
As we seek the LORD with our whole hearts, we say, “Hallelujah! Lord, Your ways are so beautifully wondrous and good. It is a marvelous blessing to live in Your love.”
Love,
Margaret
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Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus by the Yupiq Eskimo village of Quinhagak, Alaska
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… Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus …
A Christian devotional to glorify the LORD of lords and GOD of gods
Pray for our country
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The LORD made this day, let us rejoice and be glad in Him.
Psalm 118:24
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The word of the LORD is tried;
He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
Psalm 18:30
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Sing for joy in the LORD, O you righteous ones;
Praise is becoming to the upright.
Psalm 33:1
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How blessed are those who dwell in Thy house!
They are ever praising Thee.
Psalm 84:4
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Just as a father has compassion on his children,
So the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.
Psalm 103:13
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O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good;
For His lovingkindness is everlasting.
Psalm 107:1
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Glory in His holy name;
Let the heart of those who seek the LORD be glad.
Psalm 105:3
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