Ps 119:37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. NIV
What are you looking at? This passage is a call to turn away from those things that add no value to your life. The things that we fix our attention on become the central part of who we are if we continue with them in the center of our attention. Because this is true the Lord has given us a clear set of boundaries concerning the focus of our thoughts and our hearts. In Phil 4:8 Paul writes “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.”
In Psalm 119:37 the psalmist clearly recognizes that there are many things that call for our attention; things that distract us and call to our hearts. In verse 37 the psalmist has set his heart before the Lord with a desire to focus on those things in life that are of true and lasting value. His cry “turn my eyes away from worthless things,” reflects an understanding that each one of us should pursue. Many people waste so much of their emotional and even physical strength by becoming attached in their hearts to things that are truly worthless. The Psalmists cry is for the Lord to help him discern what is truly of value. Like the Psalmist we can lean on the convicting power of the Holy Spirit to speak into our conscience and turn us from those things that have no life in them. But we must be willing!
Is it really your desire to live a consecrated life? Have you allowed the Lord to establish your heart in holy longings? The more we look upon the things of the world the more our desires become corrupted by mixture. If we are willing God will help us. Paul prayed a prayer over the church of Thessalonica in 2 Thess 3:4-5 “May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance.” Give the Lord your heart today and let Him direct it into desires that bring forth lasting fruit.
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