Psalms 119:41  Let your steadfast love come to me, O LORD, your salvation according to your promise;  then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me, for I trust in your word.  And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope is in your rules.  I will keep your law continually, forever and ever, and I shall walk in a wide place, for I have sought your precepts.  I will also speak of your testimonies before kings and shall not be put to shame,  for I find my delight in your commandments, which I love.  I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes.

“It must come to me; or I shall never come to it.” (Bridges)

The Psalmist wanted God’s word to remain in his mouth so that he could keep God’s law. It was to glorify God through obedience to His word, not any self-serving purpose.

I fear the more God’s word is void from purpose in our lives, we will soon only look at it for self-serving purpose rather than God glorifying purpose.  Blessed is the person who finds purpose in humbly serving, honoring, glorifying, following, and obeying God.  These blessings come in the form of peace, joy, love, kindness, hope, gentleness, courage, and strength.

Blessings are never earned. They are given out of God’s steadfast love, mercy and grace.  Blessings from God are for His glory and honor.  Of course we benefit from them but this ought not be the self-seeking  reason we seek them.  How many times we read where this is true?  I was lost and without hope – then God opened my heart and mind to salvation – I was saved – blessed by God with eternal understanding and knowledge – His word now speaks to my heart, mind and soul, blessing me with a path in life to honor and glorify this side of eternity, blessing me with promises of eternal life, and comforting me with His presence.

There is a verse in a song “Every blessing I will turn back to Praise”

Honor and glorify God first in your life through humbly serving, honoring, glorifying, following and obeying Him.  And as the old hymn says

1. When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed,
   When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
   Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
   And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.
   • Refrain:
     Count your blessings, name them one by one,
     Count your blessings, see what God has done!
     Count your blessings, name them one by one,
     *Count your many blessings, see what God has done.
     [*And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.]
2. Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
   Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
   Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,
   And you will keep singing as the days go by.
3. When you look at others with their lands and gold,
   Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
   Count your many blessings—*money cannot buy [*wealth can never buy]
   Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.
4. So, amid the conflict whether great or small,
   Do not be discouraged, God is over all;
   Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
   Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.