Psalm 119
I posted about scripture memorization last week, and today's verses reinforce the importance of this spiritual discipline. "Meditating" or reflecting on God's Word all day long blesses us in many ways as stated the verses that follow:
Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long. v97
I posted about scripture memorization last week, and today's verses reinforce the importance of this spiritual discipline. "Meditating" or reflecting on God's Word all day long blesses us in many ways as stated the verses that follow:
Your commands are always with me
and make me wiser than my enemies.
and make me wiser than my enemies.
I have more insight than all my teachers,
for I meditate on your statutes.
I have more understanding than the elders,
for I obey your precepts.
I have kept my feet from every evil path
so that I might obey your word.
I have not departed from your laws,
for you yourself have taught me.
How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!I gain understanding from your precepts;
therefore I hate every wrong path.
for I meditate on your statutes.
I have more understanding than the elders,
for I obey your precepts.
I have kept my feet from every evil path
so that I might obey your word.
I have not departed from your laws,
for you yourself have taught me.
How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!I gain understanding from your precepts;
therefore I hate every wrong path.
Your word is a lamp for my feet,
a light on my path. v98-105
When we read and study God's Word, we better understand God, His power and love, His character, and His attributes. The more I understand God, the more likely I will be able to understand His will for my life (Romans 12:2). What a great God we have!
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, I love You - the more I know about You the more my love for You grows. I know I need You in my life - badly. I can do no good thing without You. I would be lost without You. Thank You for being a lamp unto my feet. You bless me well beyond what I deserve - my words of thanks are insufficient for what You do for me. I need Your forgiveness and protection. Forgive me for being distracted by the things of this world - by my worry. Help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, mind, and strength. Help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give me strength. Give Lisa strength. Please heal and cure her of her cancer and the side effects from chemo. Help me lead and serve Lisa, Zach, and Dustin, and serve You. Help me understand be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
