The Psalmist writes “Blessed are those who keep [God’s] testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart.” This is our goal in life, to seek God with our whole heart. It’s a goal that comes with an incredible reward. “My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word!” Through God’s word, we can exceed the dust-clinging limitations of our nature, and find life that doesn’t fade away.
The Psalmist is seeking for God’s help and guidance in life, so that he might better serve God. “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.” We are encouraged to do the same, to seek to “understand the way of [God’s] precepts.” So let us choose the way of faithfulness, strengthened by God’s word.