1. Psalm 119 Ancient Lyrics; Modern Issues

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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,

9. 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,

10. 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

11. 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!

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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

16. 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.

17. 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!

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

19. 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.

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

21. 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.

22. 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.