Sanctification

Psalm 119
1 Blessed are those whose way is blameless,
who walk in the law of the LORD!
2Blessed are those who keep his testimonies,
who seek him with their whole heart,
3who also do no wrong,
but walk in his ways!
4You have commanded your precepts
to be kept diligently.
5Oh that my ways may be steadfast
in keeping your statutes!
6Then I shall not be put to shame,
having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.
7I will praise you with an upright heart,
when I learn your righteous rules.
8I will keep your statutes;
do not utterly forsake me!

Father, to Your chest make me nestle--
To be Your blameless vessel.

To walk upright before You

I must long to do.

May I be steadfast and

To Your statutes may I clasp.

To Your Word may I cling,

As Your praises I must sing.

Bless'ed are You O Lord,

Your name, Your Word to be adored.

Even though the Lord is sovereign and good, it is not easy to nestle to His chest and trust Him. But it is right. To walk blamelessly isn't easy, but it is right. Additionally, we're given a promise with such obedience-- a blessing. And yet, it is not easy to obey. Being a Christian isn't easy. Sanctification hurts:

smoke billows over

smothering

every crevice

of this

dilapidated

temple.

needing repair,

yet

repairs hurt.

banging-

pounding-

pulling-

prying-

these temple walls

give

but never break

beneath the strength

of

The Craftsman.

May we endure the sanctification because we know that it honors the One who sanctifies when we become more like Him.