The Ordering of My Steps Psalms 119: 133

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(Order my steps in thy word:  and let not any iniquity have dominion over

me.)

involves:

1. A desire to please God.

(v.80- Let my heart be sound in thy statutes)

2. A desire to know truth.

(v. 97-O how love I thy law! It is my meditation all the day.)

3. An acceptance of God's word as the source of truth.

(v. 105- Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.)

4. A genuine seeking of God and His word.

(v. 114-  Thou art my hiding place and my shield:  I hope in thy word.)

5. A cleansing of heart.

(v.124-  Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy,  ...)

6. A petition for understanding and openness to God's truth.

(v.125- I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy 

testimonies.)

7. A willingness for God's expression- whatever God desires to say.

(v,128-Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right;

and I hate every false way.)

8. A seeking to know God first.

(v. 127- Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine 

gold.)

9. A relating of need to God's word.

(v. 126-It is time for thee, Lord, to work:  for they have made void thy law.)

10. An asking of God to reveal Himself in His word.

(v.125, 133-  ...give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.)

11. A seeking of clear understanding.

(v.130- The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto

the simple.)

12. An attributing of rightness to God.

(v. 137-Righteous art thou, O Lord, and upright are thy judgments.)

13. A doing as God directs.

(v. 138-140-Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and

very faithful. ...)

14. A continuing by the word.

(v.144- The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting:  give me 

understanding and I shall live.)