The covenant of grace represents God's unwavering and generous favor freely extended to sinners, offering them mercy and salvation despite their failings. When we discuss God's commandments, it is essential to understand them within the broader framework of salvation—a divine process in which it is ultimately God's sovereign work within us that transforms and renews our hearts. Everything originates from God, and all praise belongs solely to Him because it is His grace that sustains us. However, if we fall into the mindset of thinking, "I love Your law because it makes me good," the commandments can become a heavy burden, standing over us like a curse rather than a gift. The psalmist, as he draws near to God, consistently acknowledges that when he considers God's law, he must also confess his complete dependence on God's grace for acceptance and righteousness. This recognition leads us to continually renew our minds throughout our lives, guarding ourselves from the temptation to accuse God of being demanding or unjust, withholding blessings that we believe we deserve. Our struggle is not merely with sin itself but with truly accepting that God's goodness is as He has promised—faithful, generous, and sufficient. Because God is inherently good, His grace alone is enough for us to be fully accepted and justified in His sight. I have spoken extensively about this reasoning, and it would be beneficial to explore more reflections on these themes to deepen your understanding. Even when we wrestle with sin, the psalmist’s focus is not solely on trying to appease God through remorse or guilt. Instead, he emphasizes the importance of cultivating a deep relationship with the Lord, rooted in trust and reliance on His promises. If God has assured us that He will not count our sins against us, then we do not need to view Him as a temperamental or unpredictable being whose reactions are driven by mood swings or anger. Nor should we hold onto our pain or disappointment against Him, for His promise is that He works all things together for our good—whether in times of joy or trial. We are called to refuse to live under the oppressive weight of our former cursed dispositions, understanding that through God's grace, we are being remade and restored. However, if our view of God's character is flawed or incomplete, we risk wasting precious time and energy on false notions—such as imagining Him as untrustworthy or harsh—rather than embracing His covenant faithfulness and unchanging goodness. It is only through a correct understanding of God's nature and His promises that we can truly rest in His grace, grow in holiness, and experience the fullness of life He offers.