May 20, 2011
I really love this Psalm and how it is written. You clearly get a sense of the Psalmist's heart. He starts and ends with what is important, and in between is how he handles the trials of life—by defaulting to his core values.
Psalm 119:1–3 - "Happy are those who live pure lives, who follow the LORD's teachings. Happy are those who keep his rules, who try to obey him with their whole heart. They don't do what is wrong; they follow his ways."
There it is in a nutshell—the key to happiness and contentment in your life. Verse 9 - "How can a young (or old) person live a pure life? By obeying your word." Verse 9 - "I have taken your words to heart so I would not sin against you." Verse 18 - "Open my eyes to see the miracles in your teachings." The writers heart/desire is in the right place. Over and over he expresses his desire to know and follow the LORD's teaching, no matter what circumstances he finds himself in.
Psalm 119:69–72 - "Proud people have made up lies about me, but I will follow your orders with all my heart. Those people have no feelings, but I love your teachings. It was good for me to suffer so I would learn your demands. Your teachings are worth more to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver." Well said!! What you learn during the trials of your life is unobtainable in any other way.
Verse 21 - You scold proud people; those who ignore your commands are cursed.
Verse 78 - Make proud people ashamed because they lied about me.
Verse 84 - When will you judge those who are hurting me? Proud people have dug pits to trap me. They have nothing to do with your teachings.
Verse 95 - Wicked people are waiting to destroy me.
Verse 110 - Wicked people have set a trap for me.
Verse 115 - Get away from me, you who do evil.
Verse 118 - You reject those who ignore your demands, because their lies mislead them.
Verse 121 - Don't leave me to those who wrong me.
Verse 126 - LORD, it is time for you to do something. (I read this and I had to smile. I love the honesty. It is time!)
Verse 134 - Save me from harmful people.
Verse 136 - Tears stream from my eyes, because people do not obey your teachings.
Verse 150 - Those who love evil are near (but God is even closer), but they are far from your teachings.
Verse 153 - See my suffering and rescue me
Verse 154 - Argue my case and save me
Verse 155 - Wicked people are far from being saved because they do not want your demands.
I love the responses to all the statements written above. Over and over it is the same thought.
Psalm 119:165–166 - "Those who love your teachings will find true peace, and nothing will defeat them. I am waiting for you to save me, LORD."
In Jane's (Her Name Was Jane) KJV Bible she has written across the top of the pages for Psalm 119: Work. Keep. Seek. Praise! Meditate. Delight. Talk. Observe. Answer! Fear! Believe! Trust! Learn! Comfort! LOVE! Taste! Perform! Respect. Esteem Stand in awe! Rejoice. Choose!
Life Lesson:
Next Entry: Psalm 120:1 – 123:4
I really love this Psalm and how it is written. You clearly get a sense of the Psalmist's heart. He starts and ends with what is important, and in between is how he handles the trials of life—by defaulting to his core values.
Psalm 119:1–3 - "Happy are those who live pure lives, who follow the LORD's teachings. Happy are those who keep his rules, who try to obey him with their whole heart. They don't do what is wrong; they follow his ways."
There it is in a nutshell—the key to happiness and contentment in your life. Verse 9 - "How can a young (or old) person live a pure life? By obeying your word." Verse 9 - "I have taken your words to heart so I would not sin against you." Verse 18 - "Open my eyes to see the miracles in your teachings." The writers heart/desire is in the right place. Over and over he expresses his desire to know and follow the LORD's teaching, no matter what circumstances he finds himself in.
Psalm 119:69–72 - "Proud people have made up lies about me, but I will follow your orders with all my heart. Those people have no feelings, but I love your teachings. It was good for me to suffer so I would learn your demands. Your teachings are worth more to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver." Well said!! What you learn during the trials of your life is unobtainable in any other way.
Verse 21 - You scold proud people; those who ignore your commands are cursed.
Verse 78 - Make proud people ashamed because they lied about me.
Verse 84 - When will you judge those who are hurting me? Proud people have dug pits to trap me. They have nothing to do with your teachings.
Verse 95 - Wicked people are waiting to destroy me.
Verse 110 - Wicked people have set a trap for me.
Verse 115 - Get away from me, you who do evil.
Verse 118 - You reject those who ignore your demands, because their lies mislead them.
Verse 121 - Don't leave me to those who wrong me.
Verse 126 - LORD, it is time for you to do something. (I read this and I had to smile. I love the honesty. It is time!)
Verse 134 - Save me from harmful people.
Verse 136 - Tears stream from my eyes, because people do not obey your teachings.
Verse 150 - Those who love evil are near (but God is even closer), but they are far from your teachings.
Verse 153 - See my suffering and rescue me
Verse 154 - Argue my case and save me
Verse 155 - Wicked people are far from being saved because they do not want your demands.
I love the responses to all the statements written above. Over and over it is the same thought.
- I will follow your order will all my heart (verse 69)
- I love your teachings (verse 70)
- I put my hope in your word (verse 74)
- I will think about your orders (verse 78)
- Your word is everlasting (verse 89)
- Your loyalty goes on and on (verse 90)
- I am yours (verse 94)
- Save me (verse 94)
- I will think about your rules (verse 95)
- I love your teachings (verse 97)
- I think about them all day long (verse 97)
- Your word is a lamp to my feet (verse 105)
- Your word is a light to my path (verse 105)
- I haven't strayed from your orders (verse 110)
- I have done what is fair and right (verse 121)
- I love your commands (verse 127)
- I respect your orders (verse 128)
- Guide my steps (verse 133)
- You do what is right (verse 137)
- Your laws are fair (verse 137)
- I call to you with all my heart (verse 145)
- I will keep your demands (verse 145)
- I think about your promises (verse 148)
- All your command are true (verse 151)
- I have not forgotten your teachings (verse 153)
- Let me live by your promises (verse 154)
- Let me speak your praise (verse 171)
- I love your teachings (verse 174)
Psalm 119:165–166 - "Those who love your teachings will find true peace, and nothing will defeat them. I am waiting for you to save me, LORD."
In Jane's (Her Name Was Jane) KJV Bible she has written across the top of the pages for Psalm 119: Work. Keep. Seek. Praise! Meditate. Delight. Talk. Observe. Answer! Fear! Believe! Trust! Learn! Comfort! LOVE! Taste! Perform! Respect. Esteem Stand in awe! Rejoice. Choose!
Life Lesson:
"The Spirit of holiness is also the Spirit of truth. Truth and righteousness go together...
...Three absolute changes are necessary. There must be changes in our consciousness, convictions, and conscience...
Consciousness - involves knowledge. Before we can willfully do what God commands and what pleases Him we must first understand what it is God requires... must first become aware.
Conviction - is a matter of depth and intensity... it is more than just being aware. It is a lot easier to compromise our knowledge than our conviction. A conviction is knowledge that is settled. It has a firm hold on us. It goes beyond our brains and penetrates our conscience.
Conscience - our conscience acts as a kind of governor upon our behavior. For the conscience to function in a godly way it must be influenced by godly convictions. To gain godly consciences, our consciousness of what is right and wrong must be sharpened. This involves the mind. It is a matter of doctrine." ~ From Pleasing God by R.C. Sprout"Certain things no one can do for you. And one of those is spending time with God. Listening to God is a first hand experience." ~ Max Lucado
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