I've been chewing on the idea of obedience lately. I seem to be running across this idea while reading Galatians, the book of James, and now I seem to be stuck in Psalm 119. I'm drawn to Psalm 119 - it's some an awesome balance on obedience and grace, and reading between the lines, I get this awesome feel for the heart of King David, who I feel a strong affinity for. He doesn't just want to obey for obedience's sake - he wants to understand the value, the promise and the goodness in the laws. He sees God not as an angry master to be obeyed - but a loving father who wants what's best for his children: Psalm 119: 73-81

73 Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.
74 May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word.
75 I know, O LORD , that your laws are righteous, and in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
76 May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.
77 Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight.
78 May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause; but I will meditate on your precepts.
79 May those who fear you turn to me, those who understand your statutes.
80 May my heart be blameless toward your decrees, that I may not be put to shame.

I'm sure I've read this Psalm before, but I'm seeing it through new eyes, really stuck on it. I want the kind of balance and passion that David has.