Vs. 32 — I will run the course of Your commandments, For You shall enlarge my heart.

John Calvin:

The meaning of the prophet is, that when God shall inspire him with love for his law, he will be vigorous and ready, nay, even steady, so as not to faint in the middle of his course. His words contain an implied admission of the supineness and inability of men to make any advancement in well-doing until God enlarge their hearts. No sooner does God expand their hearts, than they are fitted not only for walking, but also for running in the way of his commandments. (Calvin, J., & Anderson, J. (2010). Commentary on the Book of Psalms (Vol. 4, p. 423). Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software.)

Prayer:

O’ Lord, enlarge my heart that I may learn and understand Your commandments and truth. Enlarge my heart that I may know the love of Christ. Enlarge my heart to love others as Christ loves. Enlarge my heart for the lost and perishing. Enlarge my heart to see and discern truth and righteousness from error and deception. Enlarge my heart to be full of thanksgiving and gratitude to You and towards others. Thus I will run the course of Your commandments. Amen!

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