Season of Refinement

So I've begun to read through Psalm 119 over this break from school on the suggestion of a dear friend and mentor, taking 8 verses every few days. I must say that this chapter is so rich with the Lord's promises and true of the desire of my heart. Jesus has been using this time in my life to convict, refine, and shape me. He has made Himself more real and evident to me in the last 6 months than I can ever remember happening before. Truly showing me what my attitudes, goals, relationships look like when He is put on the back burner of my life. Preparing me to be the person He would have be and being available for whatever He would use me for.

The first 8 verses have convicted my very core and left me unable to pray anything else concerning my walk with the Lord for the last week or so.

"Joyful are people of integrity,

who follow the instructions of the LORD.

Joyful are those who obey His laws

and search for Him w ith all their hearts.

They do not compromise with evil,

and they walk only in His paths.

You have charged us

to keep Your commandments carefully.

Oh, that my actions would consistently

reflect Your decrees!

Then I will not be ashamed

when I compare my life with Your commands.

As I learn your righteous regulations,

I will thank You by living as I should!

I will obey Your decrees.

Please do not give up on me!"

Psalm 119:1-8 (NLV)

This prayer, this plea has been burnt into my heart, and for a season I think the Lord is going to use it to continue to refine me. I want this passage to mirror my life or for my life to at least strive to mirror it.