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  “ Trouble and anguish have overtaken me, Yet Your commandments are my delights. The righteousness of Your testimonies is everlasting; Give me understanding, and I shall live. ” Psalms 119 : 143 - 144 NKJV For obvious reasons, not many people will readily acknowledge the rightness of trouble and anguish in life. Whereas, like the psalmist apparently submitted, the rightness of tests provides the righteousness of testimonies. The evidence of the abiding presence of God in the life and affairs of believers is fully captured when they walk through the valley of the shadow of death.  Therefore, the testimonies of God’s grace, goodness, and glory are mostly wrapped up by our seasons of trouble and anguish. Unfortunately, those who lack this gracious understanding often fall into the condemnation of sin, compromises and satanic manipulations. But, those who exalt the words of God and His commandments above the traps laced with popularity, pleasure, and prosperity are always deli...

  “ The righteousness of Your testimonies is everlasting; Give me understanding, and I shall live .” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭119‬:‭144‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ While it is true that there are no testimonies without a test, testimonies are expected to be self-proclaiming and self-propagating. Unfortunately, tests can be more overwhelming and extremely captivating than the traces of testimonies in every believer’s life. And like the psalmist, we need constant reassurance on the righteousness of the testimonies of God’s faithfulness in our lives, especially in seasons surrounded by the overarching influence of the enemies. “ Give me understanding, and I shall live ” suggests that the hearts are tempted to focus on the activities of the enemies and their brazen zeals and manipulations. These tough realities of life often bring discouragement and depression to those who cannot rely absolutely on God. Whereas, trusting in the Lord and leaning only on His understanding bring life, vitality, and focus on the everlasti...