Category: Christian Living

I hate people with divided loyalties,
but I love Your law.
You are my hiding place and my shield.
I find hope in Your word.
Turn away from me, you evil men,
so that I can observe the commands of my God.
Sustain me as You promised, so that I will live.
Do not disappoint me!
Support me, so that I will be delivered.
Then I will focus on Your statutes continually.
You despise all who stray from Your statutes,
for they are deceptive and unreliable.
You remove all the wicked of the earth like slag.
Therefore I love Your rules.
My body trembles because I fear You;
I am afraid of Your judgments. 

Psalm 119:113-120

Dear Heavenly Father, why do some think Your law is not good enough?  Why do they place their loyalty elsewhere?  I want my loyalty to be only for You.  Your law is wonderful.  You are my protector and hope.  I want those who practice evil to stay away from me so I can live Your commands. Give me the strength You have promised, so I can live!  Help me so that I will be free.  Then I can give my thoughts to Your word continually.  You hate those who go away from Your law.  They are not trustworthy.  You will justly remove them.  Your justice increases my love for Your way.  I fear Your judgements; I fear You.

I pray this in Jesus’ name.

God is so good.

Your word is a lamp to walk by,
and a light to illumine my path.
I have vowed and solemnly sworn
to keep Your just regulations.

Psalm 119:105-106

Dear Heavenly Father, I love the light Your word provides.  I commit to following Your ways.

I am suffering terribly.
O Lord, revive me with Your word!
O Lord, please accept the freewill offerings of my praise!
Teach me your regulations!
My life is in continual danger,
but I do not forget Your law.
The wicked lay a trap for me,
but I do not wander from Your precepts.

Psalm 119:107-110

There are hardships and dangers throughout life, but You are still worthy of praise.  Please accept the praise I give to You.  Please continue to teach me Your ways.  There are problems, but I will cling to Your word.

I claim your rules as my permanent possession,
for they give me joy.
I am determined to obey Your statutes
at all times, to the very end.

Psalm 119:111-112

Your rules endure – I will own them with joy for all times.

I pray this in Jesus’ name.

God is so good.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.