Psalm 119:57 - 64

Overview:
Lord, You are mine! (NLT) I promise to obey Your Words. I want You to be pleased with me, and to be gracious to me because of Your promises. When I think about what to do with my life, I go to the Word. (59) I immediately obey your commands. Because I've been in the Word, when evil people try to trick me they cannot. (61) I praise you in the night. My friends are those who fear You too and keep your Word. The earth shows evidence of your continual love - teach me to know You and Your Word more!
Application:
I like verse 59 that says "When I think on my ways, I turn my feet to your testimonies;" The writer shows his humanity here by saying he thinks about his life and what direction to take first - then he goes to God's Word for the final decision. I think this is how we should consider our life. Think about it - God has given us minds to be used; then before we decide, consult Scripture for God's direction in the matter. At the same time, the writer says in verse 60, that he will hasten or hurry w/o delay to obey God's Word and the instructions that are written there.
I also love how this portion starts out: "Lord, You are mine!" If I think about God in general terms, He is not "real" to me. It's only when I think of myself as a part of His plan, and that He has plans for me, that is when I can acknowledge Him as mine. This is on a more personal relational note.
"My Jesus, I love thee. I know thou art mine...if ever I loved thee, my Jesus tis now!"