Good morning! This is the end of the year 2008, are you ready for a brand new year?
 
Many times we look back at a year with disappoinment recognizing areas of failure. The Psalmist had some failures in his life also:
 
"Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word. Thou art good, and doest
good; teach me thy statutes."
Ps 119:67-68 

He found there were some times when God had to get his attention with discipline. However, he used it as a positive in his life. Now I am keeping you Word! Also, he had a greater desire to learn more of God through His Word. We all have OOPs in our lives, learn from them.
 
Just a thought! God Bless