Teth – Confidence in God’s Word­ 65 You have dealt well with your servant,     O Lord, according to your word. 66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge,     for I believe in your commandments. 67 Before I was afflicted I went astray,     but now I keep your word. 68 You are good and do good;     teach me your statutes. 69 The insolent smear me with…

Zayin – God’s Word as a Source of Hope­ 49 Remember your word to your servant,     in which you have made me hope. 50 This is my comfort in my affliction,     that your promise gives me life. 51 The insolent utterly deride me,     but I do not turn away from your law. 52 When I think of your rules from of old,     I take…

He – Loytal Commitment to God’s Word­ 33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes;     and I will keep it to the end. 34 Give me understanding, that I may keep your law     and observe it with my whole heart. 35 Lead me in the path of your commandments,     for I delight in it. 36 Incline my heart to your…

Gimel – An Appreciation of God’s Word­ 17 Deal bountifully with your servant,     that I may live and keep your word. 18 Open my eyes, that I may behold     wondrous things out of your law. 19 I am a sojourner on the earth;     hide not your commandments from me! 20 My soul is consumed with longing     for your rules at all times.…

Reading Psalm 119   ­  This is the longest psalm in the Bible. It contains a series of eight-line meditations based on each of the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet. The psalm celebrates a revelation which brings delight, because each fresh word from God reveals not just information but its author.   ­  Here…

His Steadfast Love Endures Forever 118 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;     for his steadfast love endures forever! 2 Let Israel say,     “His steadfast love endures forever.” 3 Let the house of Aaron say,     “His steadfast love endures forever.” 4 Let those who fear the Lord say,     “His steadfast love endures forever.” 5 Out of my distress I called on…

The Lord’s Faithfulness Endures Forever 117Praise the Lord, all nations!     Extol him, all peoples! 2                 For great is his steadfast love toward us,     and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord!   Reflection This shortest of all the psalms focuses attention on the importance of praising God for two of His most wonderful qualities, namely: his loyal love and…

I Love the Lord 116I love the Lord, because he has heard     my voice and my pleas for mercy. 2                 Because he inclined his ear to me,     therefore I will call on him as long as I live. 3                 The snares of death encompassed me;     the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me;     I suffered distress and anguish. 4                 Then I…

To Your Name Give Glory 115Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory,             for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness! 2                 Why should the nations say,     “Where is their God?” 3                 Our God is in the heavens;     he does all that he pleases. 4                 Their idols…

Tremble at the Presence of the Lord 114WhenIsrael went out from Egypt,     the house of Jacob froma people of strange language, 2                 Judah became hissanctuary,     Israel his dominion. 3                 The sea looked and fled;     Jordan turned back. 4                 The mountains skipped like rams,     the hills like lambs. 5                 Whatails you, O sea, that you flee?…