How can a young man keep his way pure?

Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the entire Bible, speaks specifically about the word of God.  Many today do not take the word of God seriously.  That includes many "christians".  Often we consume our time with books about God, or about life written by human authors who have the same issues we have hoping to find some sort of assistance with our own difficult and often humiliating circumstances.  This is not bad in and of itself, it just seems that we've lost sight of the book from which "complete wisdom" for this life can be found.

The Psalmist, (David)  writes in this one small section of Psalm 119: 9-16 " How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart  that I might not sin against you. Praise be to you O Lord, teach me your decrees. With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth. I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches. I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word."

Wow...this is the great King David...who slew Goliath speaking.  Did David always follow this path?..of course not...but He always returned here, to God's word when He realized the burden of His position in life.  The weight of his separation from God's guidance, authority and wisdom always brought David back to the Word of God.

When we find ourselves in difficult situations we should really be turning back into the Word of God.  God gave this to us as a source of power to overcome the world and its trials.  He gave it to us so that we would have a solid foundation for our lives.  He gave it to us so that we would have a dynamic relationship with Him and his church.  If you are meandering through life...relying only on yourself...STOP!  Open God's word...read it...talk to Him...He can guide you  through anything!  Trust HIM!  You will not regret it! Amen