The beauty of God's word

The instructions of the Lord are perfect,
reviving the soul.
The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
The commandments of the Lord are right,
bringing joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are clear,
giving insight for living.
Reverence for the Lord is pure,
lasting forever.
The laws of the Lord are true;
each one is fair.
They are more desirable than gold,
even the finest gold.
They are sweeter than honey,
even honey dripping from the comb.
They are a warning to your servant,
a great reward for those who obey them.- Psalm 19:7-11

This may be my favorite passage about the beauty and glory and usefulness of God's word. Sometimes, reading through the word can be a chore, sometimes it can be a bore. Then, there are times like last night where I just wanted to be immersed in it. I opened up the Psalms and prayed and read and found verse after verse that I could USE RIGHT NOW. While reading, I happened across the 23rd Psalm and prayed through that.

The times in my life when I feel closest to God are when I'm spending the most time praying and meditating on His word. The times when I feel the farthest are when I'm not reading it for what it is- perfect, trustworth, like the finest gold or the sweetest honey.