Walking in the way of the Lord

Scripture 1 Kings 6:12 “Concerning this temple which you are building, if you walk in My statutes, execute My judgments, keep all My commandments, and walk in them, then I will perform My word with you, which I spoke to your father David.

Observation: We so often ask God for things and blessing, yet we walk through life the way we want without any regard to what God desires us. God’s promises have a condition to them that there is something we need to do first before He keeps is promise to us. Even here on earth we don’t receive something without doing something first. God asked us to obey His commands and do what He desires of us and we will be rewarded for it. God’s commands protect us and gives us peace and joy on their own, but our sinful ways seem to overtake us and we miss the blessings of our Lord.

Application: I fit right into that category of living a sinful life. I put my desires above God’s and miss His blessings. God needs to be first in my life at all times, not just when I feel holy at the moment, but I need to be living a holy life. I want and need God’s blessings, but most of all I want Him to be proud of me and to know that I love Him. I know my Lord’s commands and will for my life and I need to be focused on them so I don’t stray off course.

Prayer: My Lord I want to keep your commands and walk in your way. Help me stay on course and live the rest of this life for you. Take this pride from me and make my desires yours. I love you Lord and what you to be proud of me, help me please honor you.