Month: July 2023

“Lord, give me You unfailing love, the salvation that You promised me. Then I can answer those who taunt me, for I trust in Your word. Do not snatch Your word of truth from me, for Your regulations are my only hope. I will keep on obeying Your instructions forever and ever. I will walk in freedom for I have devoted myself to Your commandments. I will speak to kings about Your laws, and I will not be ashamed. How I delight in Your commandments! How I love them! I honor and lover Your commands. I meditate on Your decrees.”

“Be good to your servant, that I may live and obey Your word. Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths of Your instructions. I am only a foreigner in the land. Don’t hide Your commandments from me! I am always overwhelmed with a desire for Your regulations. You rebuke the arrogant; those who wander from Your commands are cursed. Don’t let them scorn and insult me, for I have obeyed Your laws. Even princes sit and speak against me, but I will meditate on Your decrees. Your laws please me; they give me wise advice.” (vv. 17-24) NLT

“How can a young person stay pure? By obeying Your word. I have tried hard to find You- don’t let me wander from Your commands. I have hidden Your word in my heart, that I might not sin against You. I praise You, O Lord; teach me Your decrees. I have recited aloud all the regulations You have given us. I have rejoiced in Your laws as much as in riches. I will study Your commandments and reflect on Your ways. I will delight in Your decrees and not forget Your word.” (vv. 9-16, NLT)

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever. “

“In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free. The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me? Yes , the Lord is for me; He will help me.”

“Open for me the gates the the righteous enter, an I will go in a thank the Lord. These gates lead to the presence of the Lord, and the godly enter her. I thank you for answering my prayer and giving me victory!

The stone the the builders reject has now become the cornerstone. This is the Lord’s doing, and it is wonderful to see. This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.”

“The Lord is God shining upon us. Take the sacrifice and bind with cords on the altar. You are my God, and I will praise you! You are my God, and I will exhale you!

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever.” (Psalm 118:1, 5-7, 18-24,27-29, NLT)

“Praise the Lord!

Yes, give praise O servants of the Lord. Praise the name of the Lord. Blessed be the name of the Lord now and forever. Everywhere – from east to west – praise the name of the Lord. For the Lord is high above the nations; His glory is higher than the heavens.

Who can be compared to the Lord, our God, who is enthroned on high? He stoops to look down on heaven and on earth. He lifts the poor from the dust and the needy from the garbage dump. He sets them among princes, even the princes of His own people! He gives the childless woman a family, making her a happy mother.

Praise the Lord!”

“Praise the Lord! How joyful are the who fear the Lord and delight in obeying His commands. Their children will be successful everywhere; an entire generation of godly people will be blessed. They themselves will be wealthy, and their good deeds will last forever.

Light shines in the darkness for the godly. They are generous, compassionate, and righteous. Good comes to those who lend money generously and conduct their business fairly. Such people will not be overcome by evil.

Those who are righteous will be long remembered. They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust in the Lord to care for them. They are confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly. They share freely and give generously to those in need. Their good deeds will be remembered. They will have influence and honor.

The wicked will see this and be infuriated. They will grind their teeth in anger; they will slink away, their hopes thwarted.”

“Praise the Lord! I will thank the Lord with all my heart as I meet His godly people. How amazing are the deeds of the Lord! All who delight in Him should ponder them. Everything He does reveals His glory and majesty. His righteousness never fails. He causes us to remember His wonderful works. How gracious is our merciful Lord!”

“He has paid a full ransom for His people. He has guaranteed His covenant with them forever. What a holy, awe-inspiring name He has! Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey His commandments will grow in wisdom. Praise Him forever!”(Psalm 111: 1-5, 9-10, NLT)