Month: July 2020

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“My child, never forget the things I have taught you.
Store my commands in your heart.
If you do this, you will live many years and your life will be satisfying.
Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!
Tie them around your neck as a reminder.
Write them deep within your heart.
Then you will find favor with both God and people,
and you will earn a good reputation.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
do not depend on your own understanding.
Seek His will in all you do,
and He will show the which path to take.

Don’t be impressed with our own wisdom.
Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones.
Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of
everything you produce.
Then He will fill your barns with grain,
and your vats will overflow with good wine.

My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline,
and don’t be upset when He corrects you.
For the Lord corrects those He loves,
just s a father corrects a child in whom He delights.”
(vv. 1-12, NLT)

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This is the final chapter in the book of Psalms

“Praise the Lord!
Praise God in His sanctuary;
Praise Him in His mighty heaven!
Praise Him for His mighty works;
Praise His unequaled greatness!
Praise Him with a blast of the ram’s horn;
Praise Him with the lyre and harp!
Praise Him with the tambourine and dancing;
Praise Him with a clash of cymbals;
Praise Him with loud clanging of cymbals.
Let everything that breathes sing praises to the Lord!
Praise the Lord!” (NLT)

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“Come quickly, Lord, and answer me, for my depression deepens. Don’t turn away from me, or I will die. Let me hear of Your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting in You. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to You. Rescue from my enemies, Lord; I run to you to hide me. Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing. For the glory of Your name, O Lord, preserve my life. Because of Your faithfulness, bring me out of this distress. ” (vv. 7-11, NLT)

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“O Lord, You have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do. You know what I am going to say even before I say it, Lord. You go before me and follow me. You place Your hand of blessing on my head. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, to great for me to understand!

I can never escape from Your Spirit! I can never get away from You presence! If I go up to heaven, You are there; if I go down to the grave, You are there. If I ride the wings of the morning, if I dwell by the farthest oceans, even there Your hand will guide me, and Your strength support me. I could ask the darkness to hide me and the light around me to become night- but even in the darkness I cannot hide from You. To You, the night shines as bright as day. Darkness and light are the same to You.

You made all my delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank You for making me so complex!” (vv. 1-14, NLT)

“Search me, O God, and know my heart: test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends You, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.” (vv. 23-24, NLT)

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“I look up to the mountains- does my help come from there? My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth! He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber. Indeed, He who watches over Israel neither slumbers or sleeps. The Lord himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protector and shade. The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord keeps you from all harm ad watches over your very life. The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.”

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Here are the last two sections of Psalm 119.

“Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at Your word. I rejoice in Your word like one who discovers a great treasure. I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love Your instructions. I will praise You seven times a day because all Your regulations are just. Those who love Your instructions have great peace and do not stumble. I long for Your rescue, Lord, so I have obeyed Your commands. I have obeyed Your laws, for I love them very much. Yes, I obey Your commandments and laws because You know everything I do.” (vv. 161-168, NLT)

“O Lord, listen to my cry, give me the discerning mind You promised. Listen to my prayer; rescue me as You promised. Let praise flow from my lips, for You have taught me Your decrees. Let my tongue sing about Your word, for all Your commandments are right. Give me a helping hand, for I have chosen to follow Your commandments. O Lord, I have longed for your rescue, and Your instructions are my delight. Let me live so I can praise You, and may your regulations help me. I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten Your commands. (vv. 169-176, NLT))

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“I pray with all my heart; answer me, Lord! I will obey Your decrees. I cry out to You, rescue me. I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in Your words. I stay awake in the night, thinking about Your promise. In Your faithful love, O Lord, hear my cry; let me be revived by following Your regulations. Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from Your instructions. But You are near, O Lord, and all Your commands are true. I have known from my earliest days that Your laws will last forever.” (vv. 146-152, NLT)

“”Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten Your instructions. Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as You promised. The wicked are far from rescue, for they do not bother with Your decrees. Lord. how great is Your mercy; let me be revived by following Your regulations. Many persecute and trouble me, yet I have not swerved from Your laws. Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart, because they care nothing about Your word. See how I love Your commandments, Lord. Give back my life because or Your unfailing love. The very essence of Your words are truth; all Your just regulations will stand forever.” (vv. 153-160, NLT)

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“Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. I pant with expectation, longing for Your commands. come and show me Your mercy, as You do for all who love Your name. Guide my steps by Your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey Your commandments. Look upon me with love; teach me Your decrees. Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people destroy Your instructions.” (vv. 129-136, NLT)

“O Lord, You are righteous, and Your regulations are fair. Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy. I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded Your words. Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much. I am insignificant and despised, but don’t forget Your commandments. Your justice is eternal, and Your instructions are perfectly true. As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in Your commandments. Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live.” (vv. 137-144, NLT)

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“I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love Your instructions. You are my refuge and my shield; Your word is my source of hope. Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God. Lord, sustain me, as You promised , that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed. Sustain me, and I will be rescued, then I will meditate continually on Your decrees. But You have rejected all who stray from you decrees. They are only fooling themselves. You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum; no wonder I love to obey Your laws! I tremble in fear of You, I stand in awe of Your regulations. (vv. 113-120, NLT)

“Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right. Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don’t let the arrogant oppress me! My eyes strain to see You rescue, to see the truth of Your promise fulfilled. I am Your servant; deal with me in your unfailing love, teach me Your decrees. Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand Your laws. Lord, it is time for You to act, for these evil people have violated Your instructions. Truly, I love Your commands more than gold, even the finest gold. Each of you commandments is right . That is why I hate every false way. (vv. 121-128, NLT)

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“Yout word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. I’ve promised once, and I’ll promise it again; I will obey Your righteous regulations. I have suffered much, O Lord; restore my life again as You promised. Lord, accept my offering of praise, and teach me Your regulations. My life constantly hangs in the balance; but I will not stop obeying Your instructions. The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from Your commandments. Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight. I am determined to keep Your decrees to the very end.” (vv. 105-112, NLT)