Julie
One of the things that Paul says here that really stands out is the reminder that regardless of our past and what we have done we need to remember that God's mercy has saved us. We need to remember that because of God's mercy we are forgiven and that we should be pledging to live our lives in a more righteous way in being kinder and more loving.
I don't recall whether or not I realized the first time that we read this that there is a common theme among each of these. Although this is long it really does say the same thing over and over...they are asking God to help them learn his rules and laws...statutes is the word used most in my Bible. Asking him to share his wisdom and knowledge for their righteousness.
Michelle
What stood out to me was in his final remarks, "Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives." I think this has been in the last few readings, really telling us to be better and help each other so that we are all productive and devote ourselves to God's teachings.
This is such a long psalm that I tend to get distracted. This entire thing talks about keeps God's commands and laws and precepts and statutes and that God guide them in such things and that they will not forget them in all things. We must stay in the word of God to find our way.
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