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Psalm 119 Ancient Lyrics; Modern Issues

2 types of people Rule followers Rule challengers Rules have increased 1980 new fangled thing called a car seat Could not bring daughter home from hospital without one Now, car seat rules are abundant I have noticed an increase in laws, rules, social mores since I was a high school student What laws, rules, expectations do you follow? What ones do you choose not to follow? We cannot live by the expectations of others It would drive us nuts

Psalm 119 Ancient Lyrics; Modern Issues Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord. Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart— they do no wrong but follow his ways.

Psalm 119 Ancient Lyrics; Modern Issues You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed. Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees! Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands.

Psalm 119 Ancient Lyrics; Modern Issues I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws. I will obey your decrees; do not utterly forsake me.

What does it mean to be blessed? 1. consecrated; sacred; holy; sanctified: the Blessed Sacrament. 2.worthy of adoration, reverence, or worship: the Blessed Trinity. 3. divinely or supremely favored; fortunate: to be blessed with a strong, healthy body; blessed with an ability to find friends.

Reflecting with Steve after 40 years of walking with God “We have been blessed” Imperfect families; Yet filled with love Didn't change the world like we thought Yet made an impact Not the wealthiest; yet food,shelter, clothingg

The “Righteous” life is a good life Blessed are those ...who walk according to the law of the Lord. We are middle/high school friends Not perfect in our walk Contrasted to those Drugs, drinking, stealing, adultery, pursuit ___________ at all costs, Many dead, many lives cut short,

What is the life like that seeks to walk with God? Honor the big 10 Honor God above all Beware of making an idol of things that creep into your life. Watch what you say! You regularly worship God Honor your parents You honor the lives, wives and stuff of people You speak truthfully and praise God for what you have, not what you don't. What's wrong with a life like this? How is it bad? It's a good life. It is the stuff fairy tales are made of. It is camelot, the Man of La Mancha, the Sound of music all rolled into a life. It is not glamorous, popular,

What is the life like that seeks to walk with God? It is adventurous! Not thrill seeking. Filled with energy Fun Life Not boring Don't make old people out of youth

What is the life like that seeks to walk with God? It is a life of obedience- with a loose leash! Not a life of abandon!

What is the life like that seeks to walk with God? It is a life respect. Respecting self Respecting others. Not a life of slurring others or self deprecation.

What is the life like that seeks to walk with God? It is a life of honoring your Father(God) Not disrespecting the name of the spiritual family to whom you belong. You bear witness that reflects on God.

What is the life like that seeks to walk with God? It is a life of choice. Not a life of forced obedience. I either choose to follow or I choose to sin.

What is the life like that seeks to walk with God? It is a life of loving God! Not a life of holding God at arms length and pretending to follow. Relationship Lived as though God were really there A companion An eye A friend A shadow

What is the life like that seeks to walk with God? It is a life without regrets. At each step you have sought the will of God. Sometimes decisions seem silly/wrong in hindsight.

What is the life like that seeks to walk with God? It is a life of extending forgiveness. Not harboring bitterness, anger, malice, Let it go!

What is the life like that seeks to walk with God? It is a life that accepts imperfection. In self In others.

What is the life like that seeks to walk with God? It is a life of self control. Saying “no” to what the Bible says we should say “no” to.

The race of faith is not a sprint. It is a race of endurance.

If you want to live your life in a walk of faith, you must know God's... Laws Statutes Ways Precepts Decrees Commands You must study the Bible. There is no other way.

So What? How do you want to live your life? For yourself? In control? Out of control? Seeking thrills? Losing a piece of yourself after every escapade? The “Righteous” life is a good life Choose the life blessed by God.