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ReadPsalm 119:73-80
Rules often feel restrictive. Here, the psalmist speaks of his confidence that the Lord’s rules are righteous. Far from boxing us in, the words of the Lord bring comfort and show God’s love. Like a good father who established discipline for his children, God has given us His words, so we might enjoy life without shame. Today, as you read God’s words, may you delight in them. May you understand that God gives us rules because He is a good Father. And may you, through Jesus, walk in the law of the Lord in freedom. Reflect:
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Read Psalm 119:65-72
Hardship is a guarantee in this life. We can’t avoid it, but we can choose how we respond to it. When suffering comes, we can be angry with God, or we can choose to grow. If we’ll choose the latter, difficult times can strengthen our faith. By recalling God’s promises and listening for His voice, we, too, can look back and say, "My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees" (Psalm 119:71). When your heart breaks, may you find strength in God’s words. May they delight your soul during difficulty and remind you of the eternal joy of knowing the Lord. Reflect:
ReadPsalm 119:57-64
The psalmist remembers his promise to keep God’s word, even when people try to drag him into sin. When others tempt us down a different path, we must remember our commitment to God’s word. We must walk in the way of the Lord with people of the Word. Today, as you read God’s words, may you recommit to keeping it. May you be challenged in your friendships to remember the Lord. And may you see God’s love all around as you obey Him step by step. Reflect:
Prev ReadPsalm 119:49-56
God’s words help us remain faithful when our feelings might lead us astray. His words are royal decrees, like crowns on our heads that remind us who we are and whose we are. When we remember God’s promises, life and truth surge back into our hearts, restoring order in the most chaotic of seasons. As you read the words of God, may you remember His specific promises to you, and His commitment to fulfill them. May you lay hold of your faith in His faithfulness in times of trial and affliction. May your hope rise as you remember that He remembers you. Reflect:
ReadPsalm 119:41-48
The eight lines of Waw paint the story of salvation and growth in Christ. Like a seed in fertile ground, God’s love is planted in our hearts. The psalmist declares his lifelong commitment to guard the new life that has been planted. When God’s words take root in our hearts, they guard us against the attacks of the enemy. They empower us for a life of blessing, a powerful witness, and an ever-growing journey of intimacy with God. As you read the words of God, may you remember your salvation with fondness and gratitude. May these words silence any lie that holds you back from abundance. May you be filled with awe and boldness as you consider the brightness of your future in Jesus Christ. Reflect:
Prev ReadPsalm 119:33-40
The fifth section of Psalm 119 is filled with desperate prayers to God: “Teach me…” “Give me…” “Lead me…” The fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, “He” (pronounced “Hey”) is an exhalation. A rabbi would tell you that every spoken word begins with “He,” the sound of breathing out. This section encourages us to ask bold, huge prayers with every single breath. As you read the words of God, may you thread them into your own prayers. May you come to know God’s heart to hear your most desperate desire. May you grow in grace for unceasing prayer. May you grow in boldness And may your time in God’s word be fuel for your life. Reflect:
ReadPsalm 119:25-32
Even when the psalmist is weary with sorrow, he finds strength, peace, and comfort in the word of God. God’s words bring life to the soul and God grants deeper understanding to those who ask. As you read God’s word, may you find strength where you are weary, wisdom to avoid Satan’s traps, and the peace that comes from knowing God is for you. Ask God to broaden your understanding and teach you His ways. Reflect:
Prev ReadPsalm 119:17-24
In this stanza, the writer asks God to open his eyes to the wonderful instruction and truths in God’s word. His overwhelming desire is to know and obey God’s laws because he understands that God’s word is the key to wisdom. As you read God’s word, may you learn to obey and live out the instruction you find there. Pray for deeper understanding each time you meditate on Scripture and for a closer walk with God each day. Reflect:
Read Psalm 119:9-16
When something is good, fantastic, we can’t get enough. We store it up, savor it, talk about it, learn about it, and celebrate it. That’s the psalmist’s attitude toward God’s words. He has tasted and seen that the Lord is good, and now He cannot get enough. He is like a man who’s won the lottery. Not only that, but he’s found the way to a pure life, and he’s never turning back. As you read and meditate on God’s words, may your heart be filled with joy. May you delight in studying God’s commands, marvel at His goodness, and delight in His decrees. Reflect:
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The writer of Psalm 119 devotes 176 verses to his love of God’s words. He begins with a blessing and four times encourages us to keep God’s word. To keep God’s word is to read it, think about it, and take it into our life, so it fuels us and changes us. Think of keeping God’s word like eating. You bite into food, chew on it, then as it’s digested it becomes fuel for your body As you read God’s words, may you learn what it means to keep them. May you read them, meditate on them, and love His voice. May God grant you understanding, so you walk in His ways. And may your time in God’s word be fuel for your life. Reflect:
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