Vs. 73 — Your hands have made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments.

Charles H. Spurgeon:

It is profitable to remember our creation, it is pleasant to see that the divine hand has had much to do with us, for it never moves apart from the divine thought. It excites reverence, gratitude, and affection towards God when we view him as our Maker, putting forth the careful skill and power of his hands in our forming and fashioning. He took a personal interest in us, making us with his own hands; he was doubly thoughtful, for he is represented both as making and moulding us. In both giving existence and arranging existence he manifested love and wisdom; and therefore we find reasons for praise, confidence, and expectation in our being and well-being. “Give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.”  (Spurgeon, C. H. (2009). The treasury of David: Psalms 111-119 (Vol. 5, p. 287). Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software.)

Prayer:

My God and Maker, Your hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments. I am what I am by Thy grace. I have not made myself, nor have others fashioned me. You have given me the mind and heart to desire You and Your ways. You have molded my heart, disposition, gifts, and abilities–physical, mental, spiritual, and continue to do so. Even in my rebelliousness and stubbornness You are long-suffering and merciful. There is no one else who can give me the knowledge and desire to know to run to You daily or to fellowship with You as a child to his father. No one is able to understand or to obtain wisdom into the heavenlies apart from You. Continue, my Father, to mold me into the likeness of my Savior. Continue to teach me the hows, whys, and whats of Your commandments and ways. I dare not try to be my own god, You are my God. Continue to make me the vessel of Your perfect choosing. I am but the clay and You are the potter. How blessed to know such wondrous truth. Blessed be Your name! Amen.