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Psalm 119:133 “Direct my steps by Your word, and let no iniquity have dominion over me.” Reflection When I first felt the stirring to write my devotional, Crushed but Fragrant, I did not fully understand the weight of those words. I thought perhaps it was simply a title, something meaningful, yet distant. But now… I see it differently. Now I understand that each day carries its own testing. From the moment I open my eyes, life begins to press in demands, decisions, weariness, and the quiet battles no one else sees. And in those moments, I realise just how much I need the Lord to guide my every step. So today, I choose not to walk alone. I take His Word as my lamp and my direction. I hold onto Psalm 119:133, asking Him to order my steps, to keep me steady, and to guard my heart from anything that seeks to take hold where it does not belong. I find myself longing for wisdom real wisdom, the kind that steadies the soul. And He reminds me in Psalm 19:7 that His Word is perfect, restoring what feels worn and making even the simple wise. Do you long for that too? I know I do. I desire a life that is fruitful, a life that succeeds not in the world’s way, but in His. And so, I return again to Joshua 1:8, where I am called to keep His Word close, to speak it, to meditate on it, to live it… day and night. I want to live purely before Him. And when I fall short, I remember His gentle instruction in Psalm 119:9 that my way is cleansed as I take heed to His Word. More than anything, I want to obey Him. Not out of duty, but out of love. So, I pray as the psalmist did in Psalm 119:33–35: “Teach me, O Lord… give me understanding… make me walk in Your ways.” Because deep within, I know, His path is the one my heart delights in. These are the anchor scriptures I cling to in my daily walk. What are yours? Apply Today Choose His Word with joy. Let it lift your heart and open your eyes. Psalm 19:8 reminds us that His commands are not heavy, they bring light, clarity, and deep joy. Prayer Dear Father God, Today I come before You with a humble heart. I recognise how much I need You, more than I often admit. I am simple, Lord, yet You see me, and You call me Yours. By faith, I declare that I am the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. You have made a way for me, even when I cannot see it. Lord, I am tired. Some days feel heavy, as though I am surrounded on every side. But today, I choose to surrender again. I place my life, my burdens, and my fears into Your hands. Forgive me for the moments where I have not trusted You fully. Teach me to rest in Your truth and to follow where You lead. Here I am, Lord. In the Holy Name of Jesus Christ, Amen. Today’s Fragrance: God offers a peace this world cannot give, but it is found first in His Word. “Great peace have those who love Your law, and nothing causes them to stumble.” Psalm 119:165