1. What was the psalmist asking God for (v. 153, 154)? Why do you think did he do this?
2. How do you usually cope with tough times? Where or to whom do you often turn to for help?
3. Knowing that God’s Word can preserve your life and save you, how will you allow God to do that for you today?
1. He did this maybe because of the intensity or the kind of trouble he was into at the time. And he knew that only God could help him and take him out of the pit he was headed to.
2. Before, I would resort to doing things that were not so beneficial for me. I would binge or would daydream a lot just to ease the pain. Yet, I don't know but I have become more in tuned with my reality now and I give credit to God for that. Now, I am praying more and asking Him more for wisdom and understanding as to how I would deal with any issue or dilemma coming my way.
3. I will let God's word transform and change me. I will let Him speak and talk to me. I will let Him do the talking. I will let Him guide me in every decision that I am going to make in my life.
" Lord, how great is Your mercy; let me be revived by following Your regulations."
-Psalm 119:156, NLT-
Lord, You know what I am going through right now. I am hurt because of the things that have been happening around me and the way people in my life have been treating me. I know, I need to get more of my confidence and self-worth from You but sometimes other people's treatment affects me that much. I must deal with this issue of self-acceptance and will let the people around me know that I am to be respected.
Looking back, I have seen what has been wrong with me and Lord, thank You for showing me my mistakes. Maybe I have not been treating myself with respect also that's why those people also do the same to me.
Lord, may I learn from Your word what am going to do with my situation now. I need to forgive those people but I will be cautious now as to whom should I let into my "inner circle." I will carefully choose my friends and if worst comes to worst that I will not find anyone trustworthy, then I will learn to get by on my own, with You of course.
Lord, this is just a learning experience. Thank You for teaching me many things. Thank You for the peace and love that I have in my heart. Thank You, Lord. Amen.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Crave: Psalm 119:145-152 NLT
1. How would you describe the intensity of the psalmist’s cry unto God in verses 147 to 149?
2. What area or concern in your life do you need to present to God now?
3. how much are you in faith that God will hear you when you call on Him?
1. The psalmist almost did not sleep at all just to ponder and think about God's love for him and his need for God's presence in his life. It was like his main source of life, his oxygen, his everything. He was so passionate for God that he equated life with Him.
2. I guess, the area wherein I needed to be assured that I am loved and accepted. The area I call "lovelife", the area that I am praying for a lifetime partner. I know, it should not be the main focus of my life but I have my needs too as a person, as a human, and as a woman. I sometimes feel bad about myself thinking I am not beautiful nor attractive enough to catch someone's attention. Yet, I must keep in mind that God has plans for me and I should not be bothered anymore by the odds around me. I need to give Him all the things that bother me and worry me.
3. I am not sure. May I have the kind of faith that God will listen to. May I have that faith that will call onto God automatically and not revert to other things just to ease the burden or pain that I am feeling. I pray for that kind of faith.
" In your faithful love, O Lord, hear my cry; let me be revived by following your regulations." -Psalm 119:149 NLT-
This is my prayer. That my soul will be revived again and will be totally healed by God's love and mercy for me. That my soul will once again feel the fullness of His love for me. Following His regulations is one of the keys for me to have a better understanding of Him and to be more secured in Him. To base my life and how I live it according to His word. According to what He says and thinks.
2. What area or concern in your life do you need to present to God now?
3. how much are you in faith that God will hear you when you call on Him?
1. The psalmist almost did not sleep at all just to ponder and think about God's love for him and his need for God's presence in his life. It was like his main source of life, his oxygen, his everything. He was so passionate for God that he equated life with Him.
2. I guess, the area wherein I needed to be assured that I am loved and accepted. The area I call "lovelife", the area that I am praying for a lifetime partner. I know, it should not be the main focus of my life but I have my needs too as a person, as a human, and as a woman. I sometimes feel bad about myself thinking I am not beautiful nor attractive enough to catch someone's attention. Yet, I must keep in mind that God has plans for me and I should not be bothered anymore by the odds around me. I need to give Him all the things that bother me and worry me.
3. I am not sure. May I have the kind of faith that God will listen to. May I have that faith that will call onto God automatically and not revert to other things just to ease the burden or pain that I am feeling. I pray for that kind of faith.
" In your faithful love, O Lord, hear my cry; let me be revived by following your regulations." -Psalm 119:149 NLT-
This is my prayer. That my soul will be revived again and will be totally healed by God's love and mercy for me. That my soul will once again feel the fullness of His love for me. Following His regulations is one of the keys for me to have a better understanding of Him and to be more secured in Him. To base my life and how I live it according to His word. According to what He says and thinks.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Psalm 119: 137-144 NLT
1.What made the psalmist trust God’s statutes (v. 140)?
2.In your life, why can you say that God’s Word is trustworthy?
3.How much do you trust God’s statutes?
4.What practical steps can you take for you to deepen your trust in God?
1. Because the psalmist was able to test God's love and the truthfulness of His Word maybe all throughout his lifetime.
2. It always rings true and practical. Whatever that God says, it really happens.
3. I fall sometimes specially as regards my faith. Sometimes I do not trust His Word enough to feel sure and confident about myself. I am easily swayed by what others say and the things that happen around me. I pray that God will deal with me in this area of my life.
4. First I guess is the amount of time and the real time that I devote to meditate and study God's Word. These past few days and weeks, I had been in such an emotional and really deep spiritual limbo that I found myself lying on the ground again. Good thing the Lord picked me up and gave me quite a "spanking" that I already learned my lesson. But this is going to be a day to to day dependence on Him for I might stumble again.
" Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live."
Psalm 119:144 NLT
This is my prayer. That God will give me a daily and ample dose of understanding of His Word that I will be able to live the life that He has always wanted me to have. I had been into such a tempest and I thank Him for getting me out of that trouble. I thought something really bad happened for me to feel bad about myself but upon reflection, I have realized that it was indeed a blessing in disguise. For I have seen and learned many things and one of the best things that happened to me was I was able to finally fully let go of that very wrong person first in my head and in my heart.
Lord, please always give me understanding. Help me Father not to compromise anymore. Just to follow You and disregard whatever the people around me will say. I will discriminate and choose carefully the advice given me and will look into what You have to say before I plunge into something, head first. Lord, thank You for Your mercy, Your grace and Your love for me. Enough to save me from my own follies.
Give me strength to just follow You and keep Your word in my heart and live by them day by day.
Amen
2.In your life, why can you say that God’s Word is trustworthy?
3.How much do you trust God’s statutes?
4.What practical steps can you take for you to deepen your trust in God?
1. Because the psalmist was able to test God's love and the truthfulness of His Word maybe all throughout his lifetime.
2. It always rings true and practical. Whatever that God says, it really happens.
3. I fall sometimes specially as regards my faith. Sometimes I do not trust His Word enough to feel sure and confident about myself. I am easily swayed by what others say and the things that happen around me. I pray that God will deal with me in this area of my life.
4. First I guess is the amount of time and the real time that I devote to meditate and study God's Word. These past few days and weeks, I had been in such an emotional and really deep spiritual limbo that I found myself lying on the ground again. Good thing the Lord picked me up and gave me quite a "spanking" that I already learned my lesson. But this is going to be a day to to day dependence on Him for I might stumble again.
" Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live."
Psalm 119:144 NLT
This is my prayer. That God will give me a daily and ample dose of understanding of His Word that I will be able to live the life that He has always wanted me to have. I had been into such a tempest and I thank Him for getting me out of that trouble. I thought something really bad happened for me to feel bad about myself but upon reflection, I have realized that it was indeed a blessing in disguise. For I have seen and learned many things and one of the best things that happened to me was I was able to finally fully let go of that very wrong person first in my head and in my heart.
Lord, please always give me understanding. Help me Father not to compromise anymore. Just to follow You and disregard whatever the people around me will say. I will discriminate and choose carefully the advice given me and will look into what You have to say before I plunge into something, head first. Lord, thank You for Your mercy, Your grace and Your love for me. Enough to save me from my own follies.
Give me strength to just follow You and keep Your word in my heart and live by them day by day.
Amen
Friday, August 5, 2011
Psalm 119: 129-136 NLT
1.How did the psalmist see God’s statutes? Because of this, how did he respond to the Word?
2.Why do you think did the psalmist respond the way he did in verse 136? How much can you relate to him in this?
3.Which of God’s commands do you think you need to put to practice today? How will you do this?
1. He thought that God's laws were wonderful worthy to be obeyed. He considered the Word of God the main source of his life. Most precious than anything or anyone else.
2. Because he loved God's word so much. It was his life, itself. How can you not love something that gives you life? In my case, I feel sad each time I see or hear people doing things that do not conform with the word of God. Something inside me cries out, something inside me becomes crestfallen. I just feel sad. Terribly sad.
3. Many. Specially when it has something to do with my speech and my thoughts. This day, unholy and sinful thoughts plagued my mind again. Too bad, I entertained them so my emotions joined in. Now, I am feeling upset again being deceived by my emotions at the same time, condemned by my conscience. One important teaching I learned from God is "do not be yoked together with unbelievers (2 Cor.6:14."
I see now the wisdom of God each time He says that. Like in my case, I have been surrounded by my "unbelieving" friends so it is mostly trash that gets into my mind. And I suffer the consequences. I am going to ask God to give me wisdom regarding this issue but may He always give me strength to deal with this area in my life.
In Reflection:
" Guide my steps by Your word, so I will not be overcome by evil."
-Psalm 119: 133,NLT-
Lord, this is my prayer. May Your word always stick into my mind that I may always do the right thing in Your eyes. I don't want to be overcome by evil Father but I will overcome it through You and the power of Your word. Father, forgive me of my sinful and bad ways and change me Lord God from glory to glory. Not mine, but Yours.
Lord, guide me in everything. Guide me so that the enemy will not have any chance to hurt me of to endanger me.
Thanks a lot, dear Father in heaven.
Amen.
2.Why do you think did the psalmist respond the way he did in verse 136? How much can you relate to him in this?
3.Which of God’s commands do you think you need to put to practice today? How will you do this?
1. He thought that God's laws were wonderful worthy to be obeyed. He considered the Word of God the main source of his life. Most precious than anything or anyone else.
2. Because he loved God's word so much. It was his life, itself. How can you not love something that gives you life? In my case, I feel sad each time I see or hear people doing things that do not conform with the word of God. Something inside me cries out, something inside me becomes crestfallen. I just feel sad. Terribly sad.
3. Many. Specially when it has something to do with my speech and my thoughts. This day, unholy and sinful thoughts plagued my mind again. Too bad, I entertained them so my emotions joined in. Now, I am feeling upset again being deceived by my emotions at the same time, condemned by my conscience. One important teaching I learned from God is "do not be yoked together with unbelievers (2 Cor.6:14."
I see now the wisdom of God each time He says that. Like in my case, I have been surrounded by my "unbelieving" friends so it is mostly trash that gets into my mind. And I suffer the consequences. I am going to ask God to give me wisdom regarding this issue but may He always give me strength to deal with this area in my life.
In Reflection:
" Guide my steps by Your word, so I will not be overcome by evil."
-Psalm 119: 133,NLT-
Lord, this is my prayer. May Your word always stick into my mind that I may always do the right thing in Your eyes. I don't want to be overcome by evil Father but I will overcome it through You and the power of Your word. Father, forgive me of my sinful and bad ways and change me Lord God from glory to glory. Not mine, but Yours.
Lord, guide me in everything. Guide me so that the enemy will not have any chance to hurt me of to endanger me.
Thanks a lot, dear Father in heaven.
Amen.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Psalm 119: 121-128 NLT
1.What did the psalmist ask for in order to understand God’s statutes (v. 125)?
2.How did the psalmist describe God’s commands (v. 127)?
3.How much do you treasure God’s commands? How is this shown in the way you live?
1. The psalmist asked for discernment. Deeper understanding. One that God impresses.
2. More than the finest gold, more than the most precious jewel in all the world.
3. I treasure it with all my heart. The question is, do I really show and act that I do?
In Reflection:
"Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right."
-Psalm 119:121,NLT-
Lord, this is my cry now. I know I have disappointed You again in many ways. Lord, I really find it quite difficult to obey You though my heart badly needs to obey You. Father, please do not let go of me. I need to be in Your hands. I want to do what is right but I am overcome by the world most of the time. Lord, I cry out to You. Have mercy on me.
I feel like I am alone. Please be here, there and everywhere with me. I want to just obey You and follow You. I will choose You above anything else. Lord, lead me not into temptation but deliver me from evil, amen.
2.How did the psalmist describe God’s commands (v. 127)?
3.How much do you treasure God’s commands? How is this shown in the way you live?
1. The psalmist asked for discernment. Deeper understanding. One that God impresses.
2. More than the finest gold, more than the most precious jewel in all the world.
3. I treasure it with all my heart. The question is, do I really show and act that I do?
In Reflection:
"Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right."
-Psalm 119:121,NLT-
Lord, this is my cry now. I know I have disappointed You again in many ways. Lord, I really find it quite difficult to obey You though my heart badly needs to obey You. Father, please do not let go of me. I need to be in Your hands. I want to do what is right but I am overcome by the world most of the time. Lord, I cry out to You. Have mercy on me.
I feel like I am alone. Please be here, there and everywhere with me. I want to just obey You and follow You. I will choose You above anything else. Lord, lead me not into temptation but deliver me from evil, amen.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Crave: Psalm 119: 113-120
"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."
-Psalm 119: 116-120, NLT-
Lord, this is my prayer now. I want to bang my head and give myself some good spanking for having not learned my lesson specially when it comes to money. Lord, right now, I am thinking. Thinking about the way I have been handling and budgeting my resources. I am living from paycheck to paycheck and it is just so pathetic. Really it is. I have been neglectful and careless with it since I started working. Lord, help me in this area. I want to save money without neglecting myself. I also want to save for medical expenses> Lord, I don't have money now. I only have my exact fare for this week and it is just so pathetic. Really pathetic. It's as if I am in really dire need.
Lord, this is my prayer. Sustain me financially and most of all spiritually. I want to obey You and just please Lord help me use my resources according to Your will. Rescue me Father before I waste away everything that You have been giving me. Father God, thank You so much. Thank You for Your help and for Your guidance. Sustain me and help me become more faithful and more obedient to You. I will keep in mind that what I am receiving is not really mine but from You so I must handle everything with proper care and love. I will depend on Your word regarding this. Amen.
Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees."
-Psalm 119: 116-120, NLT-
Lord, this is my prayer now. I want to bang my head and give myself some good spanking for having not learned my lesson specially when it comes to money. Lord, right now, I am thinking. Thinking about the way I have been handling and budgeting my resources. I am living from paycheck to paycheck and it is just so pathetic. Really it is. I have been neglectful and careless with it since I started working. Lord, help me in this area. I want to save money without neglecting myself. I also want to save for medical expenses> Lord, I don't have money now. I only have my exact fare for this week and it is just so pathetic. Really pathetic. It's as if I am in really dire need.
Lord, this is my prayer. Sustain me financially and most of all spiritually. I want to obey You and just please Lord help me use my resources according to Your will. Rescue me Father before I waste away everything that You have been giving me. Father God, thank You so much. Thank You for Your help and for Your guidance. Sustain me and help me become more faithful and more obedient to You. I will keep in mind that what I am receiving is not really mine but from You so I must handle everything with proper care and love. I will depend on Your word regarding this. Amen.
Anger and Discipline
"The Lord is compassionate and merciful,slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He will not constantly accuse us, nor remain angry forever." -Psalm 103:8-9,NLT-
I know I have done lots of mistakes today. It was like I was blaming God for everything that happened to me and even in my mind thought of touching the money intended for Him.
Lord, You see how dark my heart is and how sinful I am. Forgive me.
Lord, I am really so sorry. I am. Help me to change the way I see and view things in my life. Things may not be easy but by Your grace, I can change. I will change. Everything. From the way I handle my finances to the way I handle my relationships and my temper. Help me Lord for now I see the follies and mistakes that I made. You indeed cannot be mocked for what we sow, we indeed reap. So if we sow something bad, then we will get only bad fruits. Lord, help me. Help me to change my ways. Thank You so much, Lord. Amen.
I know I have done lots of mistakes today. It was like I was blaming God for everything that happened to me and even in my mind thought of touching the money intended for Him.
Lord, You see how dark my heart is and how sinful I am. Forgive me.
Lord, I am really so sorry. I am. Help me to change the way I see and view things in my life. Things may not be easy but by Your grace, I can change. I will change. Everything. From the way I handle my finances to the way I handle my relationships and my temper. Help me Lord for now I see the follies and mistakes that I made. You indeed cannot be mocked for what we sow, we indeed reap. So if we sow something bad, then we will get only bad fruits. Lord, help me. Help me to change my ways. Thank You so much, Lord. Amen.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Crave: Psalm 119:105-112 NLT
1.What was the psalmist’s response to suffering and trials (v. 107, 110)?
2.How is God’s Word “a lamp to your feet and a light to your path” (v. 105)?
3.How committed are you to keep God’s decrees? How can you put this truth into practice today?
1. He called on to God. He set his heart to just hold on to God's commandments and follow Him. Obey Him with all his heart.
2. He guides me to the right path. His words serve as my guidepost each time I need to decide on something. Without His word, I would never know how to live my life accordingly and righteously. God will show me the way to lead a life that is pleasing to Him.
3. I will commit myself by His grace. I will just rely on His word and listen when the Holy Spirit admonishes me. When I feel the gentle tug in my heart.
In Reflection:
Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight.
I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end.
-Psalm 119: 111-112,NLT-
Lord, I want to live like this. I want to keep Your decrees, Your laws. You are calling me to live a pleasing life. Lord, forgive me for lying. For bending the truth. I am so sorry. That was the consequence of my sin which was gossiping. You just showed me my flaws and for that, I thank You. Help me to just hold on to You, to live a life that pleases You. Give me the strength to not get hurt when some people would shut me out of their lives just because I choose to obey You. I will put most value to our relationship among anything else. Lord, just give me the grace. Your grace and Your strength. Thank You Father, amen.
2.How is God’s Word “a lamp to your feet and a light to your path” (v. 105)?
3.How committed are you to keep God’s decrees? How can you put this truth into practice today?
1. He called on to God. He set his heart to just hold on to God's commandments and follow Him. Obey Him with all his heart.
2. He guides me to the right path. His words serve as my guidepost each time I need to decide on something. Without His word, I would never know how to live my life accordingly and righteously. God will show me the way to lead a life that is pleasing to Him.
3. I will commit myself by His grace. I will just rely on His word and listen when the Holy Spirit admonishes me. When I feel the gentle tug in my heart.
In Reflection:
Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight.
I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end.
-Psalm 119: 111-112,NLT-
Lord, I want to live like this. I want to keep Your decrees, Your laws. You are calling me to live a pleasing life. Lord, forgive me for lying. For bending the truth. I am so sorry. That was the consequence of my sin which was gossiping. You just showed me my flaws and for that, I thank You. Help me to just hold on to You, to live a life that pleases You. Give me the strength to not get hurt when some people would shut me out of their lives just because I choose to obey You. I will put most value to our relationship among anything else. Lord, just give me the grace. Your grace and Your strength. Thank You Father, amen.
Feeling Invincible
"How foolish can you be? After starting your Christian lives in the Spirit, why are you now trying to become perfect by your own human effort?" -Galatians 3:3, NLT-
The verse that I need right now. Many things happened today and I could say that I got through them feeling unscathed. Yet, I could feel that something in me, something dangerous has stirred up in me again and that is this thing I call negative pride.
I honestly felt so self-sufficient and very smart again. I knew I handled the troubling situations I had today with flair. I almost forgot that God was the One who gave me all the way out.
I want to feel afraid. Not that fear that paralyzes and makes me think irrationally but one that will draw me closer to God knowing that I cannot do things on my own. If ever I was successful, it was because of God helping me and holding my hand and not me fully and arrogantly believing myself. No. I will just hold on to God.I will let Him keep me. And admonish me if my heart needs some admonition.
Lord, help me not to feel invincible out of my own accord. Help me to feel powerful because I know I have You in my life. You hold me and keep me under Your wings. Thank You so much for helping me and for keeping me safe and for helping me find a way out. Thank You for showing me my gray areas. Thank You Lord and I will just get my strength from You. Always.
The verse that I need right now. Many things happened today and I could say that I got through them feeling unscathed. Yet, I could feel that something in me, something dangerous has stirred up in me again and that is this thing I call negative pride.
I honestly felt so self-sufficient and very smart again. I knew I handled the troubling situations I had today with flair. I almost forgot that God was the One who gave me all the way out.
I want to feel afraid. Not that fear that paralyzes and makes me think irrationally but one that will draw me closer to God knowing that I cannot do things on my own. If ever I was successful, it was because of God helping me and holding my hand and not me fully and arrogantly believing myself. No. I will just hold on to God.I will let Him keep me. And admonish me if my heart needs some admonition.
Lord, help me not to feel invincible out of my own accord. Help me to feel powerful because I know I have You in my life. You hold me and keep me under Your wings. Thank You so much for helping me and for keeping me safe and for helping me find a way out. Thank You for showing me my gray areas. Thank You Lord and I will just get my strength from You. Always.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Doing Good
" And you know that God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Then Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him." -Acts 10:38, NLT-
I was offended by others. I got hurt of course. Yet, I have realized that I have been selfish myself for the longest time already. I have realized that I was only thinking of my own welfare and good and was focused more on self-preservation than doing good to others. I thought I was good, that what I was doing was right until God showed me the arrogance, the shallowness and the self-righteousness in me.
I want to do good to others. Just like Jesus. The kind of goodness that really comes from the heart and not to be seen by others. The kind of goodness that comes from God, loving others even if they are unlovable or seemingly so most of the time. I have realized that even if someone has wronged me, I am still to love that person because that is what true Christianity is. God sees everything and regardless of the negative actions thrown at me, my business is still to do good. Just like Jesus. My human nature cannot do that; Only by the grace of God, the power that the Holy Spirit gives me.
Lord, You just want me to love and to do good to others regardless if they do not love me back. I am not to expect anything in return. I will keep in mind that I am doing good because of Your love for me, the goodness that comes from a humble, grateful and obedient heart that seeks to please and follow You. Thank You Lord for the lessons. I thank the Holy Spirit for the power He has been giving me. I also thank Jesus for the good example that He set before us. Lord, thank You for Your kindness and for the lessons I learn from You. Amen.
I was offended by others. I got hurt of course. Yet, I have realized that I have been selfish myself for the longest time already. I have realized that I was only thinking of my own welfare and good and was focused more on self-preservation than doing good to others. I thought I was good, that what I was doing was right until God showed me the arrogance, the shallowness and the self-righteousness in me.
I want to do good to others. Just like Jesus. The kind of goodness that really comes from the heart and not to be seen by others. The kind of goodness that comes from God, loving others even if they are unlovable or seemingly so most of the time. I have realized that even if someone has wronged me, I am still to love that person because that is what true Christianity is. God sees everything and regardless of the negative actions thrown at me, my business is still to do good. Just like Jesus. My human nature cannot do that; Only by the grace of God, the power that the Holy Spirit gives me.
Lord, You just want me to love and to do good to others regardless if they do not love me back. I am not to expect anything in return. I will keep in mind that I am doing good because of Your love for me, the goodness that comes from a humble, grateful and obedient heart that seeks to please and follow You. Thank You Lord for the lessons. I thank the Holy Spirit for the power He has been giving me. I also thank Jesus for the good example that He set before us. Lord, thank You for Your kindness and for the lessons I learn from You. Amen.
Crave: Psalm 119: 97-104
1.What benefits does meditating on God’s Word bring?
2.How did the psalmist respond when he came to understand God’s precepts (v. 104)?
3.How will you express your love for God’s law today?
1. Many. First, it brings one peace we cannot get from anything this world offers. A peace that gives us a quiet heart and at ease mind. Then lessons learned so we may be able to thread this life accordingly. It also gives us shield against the enemy's attacks.
2. It gave him understanding that he hated every lies this worldly life offers. This world has many things to offer us that if we would not be careful we would be easily and aimlessly sidetracked and do things that are hateful and detestable to God. Through His word, we will gain understanding and wisdom to live by. The psalmist knew all of these.
3. By giving it more and real time of my life. By making the studying and reading of His word the number one priority in my life. Nothing and no one comes first except my time and communication with Him. My time with His word. To contemplate and meditate on what He says and most of all by putting them into practice. My life is patterned according to them.
In Reflection:
" Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them all day long."
-Psalm 119:97, NLT-
I had problems and real issues in life specially in the area of thinking and thoughts. I have been plagued and bothered by things in my mind that would eventually lead me into committing sinful acts. I have realized that I could never obey God without His help. Without His word. Good thing, just like this verse, I have realized that I can conquer the enemy's attack on my mind by submitting them to God and just meditating on what He says. I will, by His grace just think about what His word says and not follow my feelings and even my thinking alone. It is good that God has made me see and realize my mistakes and my arrogance that I could follow Him out of my own accord. Good thing that He opened my eyes on the importance and necessity of reading, studying, memorizing and following His word.
2.How did the psalmist respond when he came to understand God’s precepts (v. 104)?
3.How will you express your love for God’s law today?
1. Many. First, it brings one peace we cannot get from anything this world offers. A peace that gives us a quiet heart and at ease mind. Then lessons learned so we may be able to thread this life accordingly. It also gives us shield against the enemy's attacks.
2. It gave him understanding that he hated every lies this worldly life offers. This world has many things to offer us that if we would not be careful we would be easily and aimlessly sidetracked and do things that are hateful and detestable to God. Through His word, we will gain understanding and wisdom to live by. The psalmist knew all of these.
3. By giving it more and real time of my life. By making the studying and reading of His word the number one priority in my life. Nothing and no one comes first except my time and communication with Him. My time with His word. To contemplate and meditate on what He says and most of all by putting them into practice. My life is patterned according to them.
In Reflection:
" Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them all day long."
-Psalm 119:97, NLT-
I had problems and real issues in life specially in the area of thinking and thoughts. I have been plagued and bothered by things in my mind that would eventually lead me into committing sinful acts. I have realized that I could never obey God without His help. Without His word. Good thing, just like this verse, I have realized that I can conquer the enemy's attack on my mind by submitting them to God and just meditating on what He says. I will, by His grace just think about what His word says and not follow my feelings and even my thinking alone. It is good that God has made me see and realize my mistakes and my arrogance that I could follow Him out of my own accord. Good thing that He opened my eyes on the importance and necessity of reading, studying, memorizing and following His word.
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