In what ways can we bless God as described in Psalm 119:12? Blessing God—The Heart of Psalm 119:12 “Blessed are You, O LORD; teach me Your statutes.” (Psalm 119:12) Ways We Bless God Drawn from the Verse • Praise His character: joyfully declare, “Blessed are You, O LORD.” • Submit as eager learners: “teach me Your statutes” reveals a heart that longs to be instructed. • Commit to live what He teaches: asking to learn implies intent to obey. Blessing God with Our Lips • Verbal praise honors Him (Psalm 34:1). • Recount His mighty works (Psalm 145:4–7). • Speak well of His name in conversations (Malachi 3:16). Blessing God with Our Hearts • Delight in His Word (Psalm 1:2). • Cultivate thankful remembrance of salvation (Psalm 103:1–5). • Trust His goodness in every circumstance (Romans 8:28). Blessing God with Our Minds • Hunger for His instruction, just as the psalmist asks (Proverbs 2:1–6). • Meditate on Scripture day and night (Joshua 1:8). • Let His statutes reshape our thinking (Romans 12:2). Blessing God with Our Obedience • Put His commands into practice (John 14:15). • Walk blamelessly, reflecting His holiness (1 Peter 1:14–16). • Persevere in righteous living even under pressure (James 1:22–25). Blessing God with Our Influence • Teach His statutes to the next generation (Deuteronomy 6:6–7). • Encourage fellow believers to treasure His Word (Colossians 3:16). • Shine His truth before the watching world (Matthew 5:14–16). Putting It All Together When our lips praise, our hearts delight, our minds learn, our lives obey, and our influence multiplies His truth, we echo the psalmist: “Blessed are You, O LORD; teach me Your statutes.” |
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