Vs. 35 — Make me walk in the path of Your commandments, For I delight in it.

Thomas Manton:

DAVID in the former verses had begged for light, and now for strength to walk according to this light. We need not only light to know our way, but a heart to walk in it. Direction is necessary because of the blindness of our minds, and the effectual impulsions of grace are necessary because of the weakness of our hearts. It will not answer our duty to have a naked notion of truths, unless we embrace and pursue them. So accordingly we need a double assistance from God; the mind must be enlightened, the will moved and inclined. The work of a Christian lies not in depth of speculation, but in the height of practice. The excellency of divine grace consisteth in this, that God doth first teach what is to be done, and then make us to do what is taught, ‘Make me to go in the path,’ &c. (Manton, T. (1872). The Complete Works of Thomas Manton (Vol. 6, pp. 360–361). London: James Nisbet & Co.)

Prayer:

Father, Holy God, make me walk in the path of Your commandments. It is not enough to tell me to walk in and on this path, or even to show me the benefits of doing such. For I know my weaknesses and selfish impulses. Too often I give into my flesh nature and think that there are other paths that can fulfill my heart and life. Such a deception; I know. I am sorry. Your Spirit that abides in me must make me to walk in Your path. Push me; do what it takes to keep me in and on the path of Your commandments. I know that Your commandments are good and perfect, they are righteous and just, and therefore my heart desires them. Just as You captured me and sanctified me out of the world and out of the bondage of sin and into the Kingdom of Light, please set me apart and keep me in the path of Your commandments, and I will delight in it. This is my prayer.