Make Me

“Teach me, O Lord, to follow every one of your principles. Give me understanding and I will obey your law; I will put it into practice with all my heart. Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found.” Psalm 119:33-35


There is no greater request to be presented to the Lord than the one that is done by the Author in this Psalm. His heart to please God oozes out of this verse. He was not satisfied with just the basic knowledge of God and we should not be either. He also knew that the only way to know God better and to live a life that was pleasing to Him was to ask the only one who could help Him-God.

The Author requests three things from the Lord; to teach, give, and make. We too should request these three things every day when we enter into the most Holy Place where our Father dwells.

Teach- The Author does not just say teach me, O Lord, he is very specific in what he wants to be taught. He says teach me to follow EVERY one of your principles. We can only learn as much as we are willing to put into studying. If we never open His word we will not know what principles He wants us to follow.

Give-The Author does not ask to be given health, wealth, or power, he asks to be given understanding of God’s law. We receive so much in life when we understand God’s word, joy, hope, protection, and eternal life. Once understanding is given it must then be put into practice and done with all of our heart. Just like God says love me with ALL of your heart, mind, soul, and strength. He also wants us to obey Him with all of our hearts. Every day you get in the word of God ask the Lord to give you understanding so you will know what He wants you to do.

Make-I love this final request, He is bold in his asking. He does not say help me or guide me, he says MAKE me. Make me walk along the path of your commands because Lord that is where all my happiness is found. True happiness comes from following the ways of the Lord and having an intimate relationship with Him.

Do-This is a scripture that should be written and placed all over our hearts, homes, cars, and minds. We should cry out to the Lord to be taught, given and made to know, understand, and walk in the happiness of His word and love.

Prayer: Lord I love this beautiful scripture and the heart of the Author who is requesting to be more intimate and pleasing to You. Lord teach me to follow all of Your principles, give me understanding of Your word that I can obey all of Your commands and live them out in my daily life. Lord make me walk alongside You and Your word because I desire to have the happiness that is found in You. Amen