March 29th, 2009

Scripture
Psalm 119:9-16

9 How can young people keep their way pure?
By guarding it according to your word.
10 With my whole heart I seek you;
do not let me stray from your commandments.
11 I treasure your word in my heart,
so that I may not sin against you.
12 Blessed are you, O LORD;
teach me your statutes.
13 With my lips I declare
all the ordinances of your mouth.
14 I delight in the way of your decrees
as much as in all riches.
15 I will meditate on your precepts,
and fix my eyes on your ways.
16 I will delight in your statutes;
I will not forget your word.

Reflection:
As the psalmist puts forward: how are we as young people to honor our Lord? Then comes a litany of things we will do. How does this fit in our context? Its hard to check this list every day to make sure were keeping up. However, if we allow this verse to become a way of life, an approach to the way we live, then it becomes a whole less binding and perhaps a little freeing. We are sent forth into ministry in our baptism, and we proclaim and accept the gift of grace offered by our God through Jesus. So delight in the teachings of the gospel and seek them in the work that God has give you.

Written by a PC Senior

Pray for:
PC Choir