The Ultimate Wisdom

O how I love Your law!
All day long I meditate on it. 

Psalm 119:97

Dear Heavenly Father, Your law is wonderful; I can’t get enough of it!

Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies,
for I am always aware of them.
I have more insight than all my teachers,
for I meditate on Your rules.
I am more discerning than those older than I, for I observe Your precepts. 

Psalm 119:98-100

Learning, thinking on and living Your ways gives me more wisdom than people can offer.  Thank you for giving so freely.

I stay away from the evil path,
so that I might keep Your instructions.
I do not turn aside from Your regulations,
for you teach me.
Your words are sweeter
in my mouth than honey!
Your precepts give me discernment.
Therefore I hate all deceitful actions.

Psalm 119:101-104

I want to stay away from sin and those who would pull me away from You.  I want to keep Your ways.  I will not go away from them.  Your words are a great blessing.  Your ways teach me how to live and show me what to stay away from.  Thank You for all You’ve done.

I pray this in Jesus’ Name.

God is so good.

Faithfulness Forever

O Lord, Your instructions endure;
they stand secure in heaven.
You demonstrate Your faithfulness to all generations.
You established the earth and it stood firm.
Today they stand firm by Your decrees,
for all things are Your servants.

(Psalm 119:89-91 NET)

Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for the endurance of Your faithful words. You never fail. All things serve and praise You!  Your wonderful creation is a testimony of how great You are.

If I had not found encouragement in Your law,
I would have died in my sorrow.
I will never forget Your precepts,
for by them You have revived me.
I belong to You. Deliver me!
For I seek Your precepts.

(Psalm 119:92-94 NET)

I would not survive without the blessing Your law gives.  By Your power I will continue in Your ways; they give me strength.  I am Yours, please help me by Your word.

The wicked prepare to kill me,
yet I concentrate on Your rules.
I realize that everything has its limits,
but Your commands are beyond full comprehension. 

(Psalm 119:95-96 NET)

There are those who are against me, yet I will cling to Your law.  In this life there are limitations, but Your commands are beyond those limits. 

I pray this in Jesus’ Name.

God is so good.

Pleading for Help

I desperately long for Your deliverance.
I find hope in Your word.
My eyes grow tired as I wait for Your promise to be fulfilled.
I say, “When will You comfort me?”
For I am like a wineskin dried up in smoke.
I do not forget Your statutes.
How long must Your servant endure this?
When will You judge those who pursue me?
The arrogant dig pits to trap me,
which violates Your law.
All Your commands are reliable.
I am pursued without reason. Help me!
They have almost destroyed me here on the earth,
but I do not reject your precepts.
Revive me with your loyal love,
that I might keep the rules you have revealed.

Psalm 119:81-88 (NET)

Dear Heavenly Father, I need You.  Waiting on the fulfillment of Your promises is hard.  I feel the pain of the psalmist in dealing with the arrogant.  Please hold me fast with Your law so I don’t fall into the trap of the prideful.  I am weak. I ask for strength and revival from Your loyal love which you share with me through Your Holy Word.

I pray this in Jesus’ Name.

God is so good.

Loyal Followers

Your hands made me and formed me.
Give me understanding so that I might learn Your commands.
Your loyal followers will be glad when they see me,
for I find hope in Your word.

Psalm 119:73-74 NET

Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for making me in Your image.  Please help me to learn understanding of Your commands.  I want to say with the Psalmist that Your loyal followers are glad when they see me.  Your Word brings hope.

I know, Lord, that Your regulations are just.
You disciplined me because of Your faithful devotion to me.
May Your loyal love console me,
as you promised Your servant.
May I experience Your compassion, so I might live!
For I find delight in your law.

Psalm 119:75-77 NET

Your regulations and discipline are evidence of Your love.  Please remind me of the safety and comfort of Your love.  Your law brings joy!

May the arrogant be humiliated, for they have slandered me!
But I meditate on Your precepts.
May Your loyal followers turn to me,
those who know Your rules.
May I be fully committed to Your statutes,
so that I might not be ashamed.

Psalm 119:78-80 NET

Please hold the arrogant accountable.  They harm Your loyal followers.  I will continue to turn to Your law.  Please help me to give my full commitment to Your Word.

I pray this in Jesus’ name.

God is so good.

Stronger Through Trials

You are good to Your servant,
O Lord, just as You promised.
Teach me proper discernment and understanding!
For I consider Your commands to be reliable. 

Psalm 119:65-66

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for Your goodness and keeping Your promises.  Please help me to continue to learn how to apply Your reliable rules.

Before I was afflicted I used to stray off,
but now I keep Your instructions.
You are good and You do good.
Teach me Your statutes!
Arrogant people smear my reputation with lies,
but I observe Your precepts with all my heart.
Their hearts are calloused,
but I find delight in Your law.
It was good for me to suffer,
so that I might learn Your statutes.

Psalm 119:67-71

Thank you for providing ways to help me stay close to Your law.  Please help me to remember Your goodness to me in trials.  Please give me the strength to endure the lies that some tell.  They do not care about Your ways, but I know Your ways are best.  Suffering teaches me to follow You.

The law You have revealed is more important to me
than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

Psalm 119:72

The value of Your law is more than anything I can gain on this earth.

I pray this in Jesus’ Name.

God is so good.

My Source of Security and Friendship

The Lord is my source of security.
I have determined to follow your instructions.
I seek your favor with all my heart.
Have mercy on me as you promised!
I consider my actions
and follow your rules.
I keep your commands
eagerly and without delay. 

Psalm 119:57-60

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for providing safety and security through Your law.  I desire Your good opinion.  Please help me.  I watch what I do and seek to obey Your rules with joy.

The ropes of the wicked tighten around me,
but I do not forget your law.
In the middle of the night I arise to thank you
for your just regulations.
I am a friend to all your loyal followers,
and to those who keep your precepts.
O Lord, your loyal love fills the earth.
Teach me your statutes!

Psalm 119:61-64

Too many people want me to walk away from Your law, but I will not.  I thank You for the justice of Your ways.  Those who follow Your law are my best friends.  Thank You, Heavenly Father, for Your loyal love.  Please continue to teach me more.

I pray this in Jesus’ Name.

God is so good.

Timeless Songs

Remember Your word to your servant,
for You have given me hope.
This is what comforts me in my trouble,
for Your promise revives me.
Arrogant people do nothing but scoff at me.
Yet I do not turn aside from Your law.
I remember your ancient regulations,
O Lord, and console myself.
Rage takes hold of me because of the wicked,
those who reject Your law.

Psalm 119:49-53

Dear Heavenly Father, I need the hope from Your word; it provides comfort.  Not everyone believes or follows Your law.  Please help me to show them how timeless Your laws are.    

Your statutes have been my songs
in the house where I live.
I remember your name during the night, O Lord,
and I will keep Your law.
This has been my practice,
for I observe Your precepts. 

Psalm 119:54-56

Your law is like music.  It brings joy and comfort.  I think of You and will keep Your law. 

I pray this in Jesus’ name.

God is so good.

Loved Secure

May I experience Your loyal love, O Lord,
and your deliverance, as You promised.
Then I will have a reply for the one who insults me,
for I trust in your word.
Do not completely deprive me of a truthful testimony,
for I await your justice.
Then I will keep your law continually
now and for all time.

Psalm 119:41-44

Dear Heavenly Father, please deliver me by Your loyal love.  Then I can show the results of trusting in Your word to those who throw insults.  I need Your help to show the truth of Your word.  This will help me keep it.

I will be secure,
for I seek Your precepts.
I will speak about Your regulations before kings
and not be ashamed.
I will find delight in Your commands,
which I love.
I will lift my hands to Your commands,
which I love,
and I will meditate on Your statutes.

Psalm 119:45-48

Thank you for the security Your way brings.  This will give me boldness to speak to anyone about Who You are.  Your commands bring delight.  I love Your law.  It gives me motivation to obey.  I love Your law; I will think about it often.

I pray this in Jesus name.

God is so good.

Hold Tight

Teach me, O Lord, the lifestyle prescribed by Your statutes,
so that I might observe it continually.
Give me understanding so that I might observe Your law,
and keep it with all my heart.
Guide me in the path of Your commands,
for I delight to walk in it.
Give me a desire for Your rules,
rather than for wealth gained unjustly.
Turn my eyes away from what is worthless!
Revive me with Your word!

Psalm 119:33-37

Dear Heavenly Father, please teach me how I should live.  Correct my flawed vision, so I will know what to give my heart to.  Your law brings great joy.  Please remind me that Your way is worth more than gaining wealth the wrong way.

Confirm to your servant Your promise,
which You made to the one who honors You.
Take away the insults that I dread!
Indeed, your regulations are good.
Look, I long for Your precepts.
Revive me with Your deliverance!

Psalm 119:38-40

Show me how Your promise is fulfilled for the one who honors You.  Help me through insults; I long for the goodness of Your way.  Please give me life through Your law.

I pray this in Jesus’ name.

God is so good.

Rescued by God’s Law

I collapse in the dirt.
Revive me with your word!
I told you about my ways and you answered me.
Teach me your statutes!
Help me to understand what your precepts mean!
Then I can meditate on your marvelous teachings.
I collapse from grief.
Sustain me by your word!

Psalm 119:25-28

Dear Heavenly Father, There are so many difficulties in life.  I have struggles all around me.  Please keep my focus on Your word.  Help me to understand how wonderful Your laws are.  I cannot live without it.

Remove me from the path of deceit!
Graciously give me your law!
I choose the path of faithfulness;
I am committed to your regulations.
I hold fast to your rules.
O Lord, do not let me be ashamed!
I run along the path of your commands,
for you enable me to do so.

Psalm 119:29-32

So much deceit is around me, help me with Your law.  I want to faithfully live Your way.  Thank you for making a way to keep Your commands close.

I pray this in Jesus name.

God is so good.