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“Let me live that I may praise you, and may your laws sustain me.” Psalm 119:175 (NIV) Many people muddle through life with no real sense of purpose. So, their human nature tries to replace purpose with happiness. That’s why our culture promotes pleasure, power, and personal achievement—all of[...]
“Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.” Psalm 119:165 (NIV) What comes to mind when you hear the word peace? Do you picture a quiet and serene place, free of life’s troubles? When we think of peace, we’re usually referring to what’s[...]
“Many are the foes who persecute me, but I have not turned from your statutes.” Psalm 119:157 (NIV) Have you ever wondered if you would remain faithful to the Lord if persecuted for your faith? What you are doing now will largely determine what you would do then. We’re[...]
“I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word.” Psalm 119:147 (NIV) Some situations weigh heavily on our hearts. Sleep may even become elusive if a sense of desperation creeps into our thoughts. At some point we’ve all given God our preferred[...]
“Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your law is not obeyed.” Psalms 119:136 (NIV) Christians have various reactions when other people sin. We hear things every day that shock, anger, and appall us. But when was the last time the sin in our culture caused you sorrow?[...]
“I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes.” Psalm 119:125 (NIV) Are you serving God or are you expecting God to serve you? Before giving a quick answer, let’s take a moment to consider what it really means to serve God. It’s not simply[...]
“I hate double-minded men, but I love your law. You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.” Psalm 119:113-114 (NIV) The psalmist put double-mindedness in direct opposition with loving God and following His Word. It’s where we get the idea of being “two-faced.”[...]
“Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.” Psalm 119:97 (NIV) When was the last time you reflected on a particular verse or passage of Scripture all day? Biblical meditation is the practice of pondering what a specific biblical truth means and what putting it[...]
“How long must your servant wait? When will you punish my persecutors?” Psalm 119:84 (NIV) Even the most faithful believer can begin to lose hope when an unjust situation goes on and on. We don’t understand why God isn’t doing something about it, especially when we’re the ones being[...]