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From Psalm 19

The instructions of the Lord are perfect, it revives the soul. It rejuvinates us. It strengthens us. It pushes us forward.

The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, it makes the simple wise. It gives wisdom. As it corrects. As it admonishes. As it directs you in the right path. And it is always worthy to trust.

The commandments of the Lord are right, it brings joy to the heart. When you are in trouble it encourages you. It brings you back to the right place - His bosom where we rightly belong.

The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living.
Isa:30:21 Your own ears will hear Him
Right behind you a voice will say
This is the way you should go
Whether to the right or to the left.

The Word is such an integral part of our life.
It corrects us
It encourages us
It gives us an example
Leads from the front
Sets before us standards (His standards)

How important is the word for us as we walk along. How important hence to daily spend time with the Word. God has already written and kept this love letter for us. He continues to speak too. 
Do we desire to read and spend time with it all along is the pertinent question.
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