Psalm 119:1-8, ESV
Aleph Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD! Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways!

You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently. Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes! Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.

I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous rules. I will keep your statutes; do not utterly forsake me!

Psalm 119:1-8, JN paraphrase
Complete perfection is marked by total obedience to the Word of the LORD. Their life is a walk that is marked by conformance to t he Law in every aspect.

Your Law is to be kept diligently—that is kept in every aspect. Then and only then will I be able to hold my head up as a diligent child of the LORD, God, the Almighty.

Then and only then will I be able to praise You with an upright heart. Guide me step by step.

Recommended Reading

Providence by John Piper. Piper takes two words, "God’s Benefice," replaces it with one word, "Providence" and then takes 704 pages to explain what he means. Truly a delightful read.

Note

The publication of“ Voices Together” and my participation in the Gathering and the Cafe, will be somewhat erratic for a time to come. Some medical problems will interfere from time to time. 17+ years of publishing VT without missing a day has come to an end.

I need to look at this phase of my life as a time of learning to minister to the elderly. The next step.