Vs. 93 — I will never forget Your precepts, For by them You have given me life.

Thomas Manton:

This afflicted good man is now comforted; his comfort came from his delight in God’s law; he thinks of it, he feels the force of it, and therefore to the end that he might ever receive the like comforts, he will bind himself by a promise to the Lord that he will never forget his precepts; adding a reason, namely, that they were to him spirit and life.

Prayer:

O’ God, my God, I will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have given me life. Before You opened Your ways to me, I walked foolishly in the darkness of this world and in the futility of my mind. I was easily deceived, manipulated, and ensnared in chasing after that which is empty and also destructive to my life and soul. But the Spirit of Life has revealed the way of truth and the way of wisdom through Your Word. Though I am learning, it is clear–Thy way is wonderful and right and they have comforted and strengthened me. As You have shown me Your precepts, guidelines, and counsel please do not let them depart from me. Though I often revert to foolishness and selfishness, I regret it deeply. I love Your ways, for they reveal You. Teach Your precepts to my family, that we may continue to grow in love with our Savior, Jesus Christ. In Him to I pray. Amen.