What a beautiful outcry to God. I also ask god today- don’t let my hopes be dashed! It’s time for you to act lord. Direct my footsteps according to your word, and let no sin rule over me. Trusting in the Lord’s path and plan and timing is SO hard. But when we take things into our own hands we often end up hurt. God is our refuge and shield! We can never go wrong by putting our hope in his word.
112 My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end.
133 Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me…. I have loved this Psalm for years! But reading Jeremiah makes me really ask- do i give lip service and a nod to God’s precepts? Have I been strong enough to stand out? Am i like the people of Jeremiah’s time who go to church and offer “praise” but still do things the way that feels good to me? Have I let a sin (or sins) rule over me? I need to pray this psalm again and again! Let no sun rule over me! Help me keep your decrees to the very end. Amen.
92 If your law had not been my delight,
I would have perished in my affliction.
93 I will never forget your precepts,
for by them you have given me life.
This is talking about our souls perishing rather than physical death, which can be so applicable for all of us. We are constantly searching for something in this world to bring us purpose, satisfaction and hope. The truth is that only God’s word can give us life that goes beyond circumstances and suffering. When we make it our delight – when we fight for time to spend with the Lord filling ourselves with his precepts – then the Lord will bless that and give us a perspective on affliction that results in hope and faith in our One true God. Rather than our souls being spiritually dead and blinded to the light and lens of faith and hope in God, our eyes and heart are opened and can see affliction and suffering – which we will have in this life on earth – in a way that is life changing. Thank you Lord!
Yes! Thanks so much for writing this. After reading this Psalm I was feeling so discouraged by the fact that I’m not necessarily delighting in his precepts. These last few weeks have been a little rough…falling into the same sinful patterns, etc. All along I knew the reason was because I wasn’t “fighting to spend time with the Lord” as you put it. It’s so obvious why I’m struggling but yet I feel powerless to do what I know is right and good for my soul! Going to try and make coming here daily a priority! I want to get stronger!
Aimee, I’m so sorry you had such a bad experience at church this week. I will be praying for you and your fiancé. I know from experience that opinions and gossip can keep people out of church, my dad was laughed out of church at a young age and now refuses to go back. People are sometimes blinded by the things of this word and lose focus on others and their feelings. I am a nurse and know first hand that many people are carriers of MRSA bit it doesn’t mean that you have an active infection that can be spread but many people just hear the word and freak out
It’s funny how you can get exactly what you need out of a passage no matter what your circumstances. I needed to hear that Jesus is my hope and my shield. This Sunday at church someone started a rumor that I had MRSA. I had a leader in the church come in as the choir was lining up and ask me if I had it. I said no, but I tested positive for it. (This was 7 months ago when I had neck surgery). He then told me not to touch anyone. Then a fellow choir member jumped away from me during prayer time refusing to hold my hand. I left in the middle of service in tears. My fiancé and I were planning to join the church that Sunday. I spoke with the pastor yesterday and told him that I would not be at choir practice and we would not be back to church until this was handled. My fiancé has MRSA, he gets it chronically and the whole church knew it, we have been praying for him especially when he was in the hospital and nothing was said to him. I haven’t heard anything back on it and really don’t know what to do.
I know this happened last year. I just started this daily reading journey a couple of days ago. I’m so sorry you went through this. I have no words to excuse their actions. I wish people would realize that many of them would have tested positive for MRSA. Is is very common. To treat you like an outcast is sad, especially for those who are supposed to love one another. I pray you have found a more welcoming church family.
I have been reading this plan on and off for a few months now. With my 11 month old son, I usually find an excuse as to why I’m too busy to devote time to God. I recognize now that is just a ploy of the Devils to get me away from Gods word. The most important thing I can do for raising my son is to spend time in prayer and reading the word.
“Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me”
We will not defeat our enemies until this battle is over for good. Every day I need to be waking up ready to fight for my time with the Lord.
Welcome Jen, reading the bible each day really helps to set your sights on God’s word and his love for you. As one lady said in a previous post, some days are better in your studies than others but in the big picture, you will draw closer to Jesus in this journey. God bless!
Hi. I’m new here and hoping to make the Lord more of a priority in my life. Reading/studying the bible has been so difficult for me for s long as I can remember. I feel distant from God and discouraged that I’ve never felt what others have when they say they hear Jesus or that the Lord told them to do this or that. I want that. I want to hear Jesus speak to me and know it was Him. I need to draw nearer to Him. Thank you for allowing me on this journey with you all. God bless.
His Word is always full of life. His Words always come to be and are never void. (Isaiah 55:11) I don’t know why I always let other things fill my schedule and end up taking away my sweet time in His Word that never leaves me dry nor empty. Gracious God continue to change my ways and be Master over my schedule. It’s all yours.
Ahh my first day in this reading plan and I’m so glad I’m here! The Lord has spoken straight to the core of my heart- how I long to love the Lord and His commandmnent as King David did.
This is all so relevant to things I’m going through…false accusations from close family members and other family members blindly believing…but the Lord asking me to put it all in His hands and let Him defend me, trust Him! So difficult but I’m learning! So grateful salvation from all things in our lives depends on Him! I could never earn His mercy and grace, I repent and confess and try to follow so imperfectly but He is good because He is good, not because I’m good enough! So grateful to our God, my Rock!
I’m new here. I’ve started and given up so many times but I’m trying again. I’m a missionary in Bolivia, so people expect me to be über holy – which is a lot of pressure. But I’m here with you guys now, and I’m trying again. I want the Bible in my arson for when the devil attacks.
Katrina, so sorry for the loss of your faithful companion. It leaves such a void when a pet dies. So glad that we can rejoice In times of loss, thanks to Him! Blessings!
I have been mourning the loss of my little 14 year old pug who we let peacefully go Friday. Gods word has kept me calm in times of crying and being so upset – having Faith in his love and knowing he’s watching over my little J for me is my solace.
Psalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet,
a light on my path.
Katrina, I’m sorry for the loss of your pup! I love that God gives us those sweet lives to care for, and it’s always sad when that time ends. Hugs to you.
105 Your word is a lamp for my feet,
a light on my path.
I started this journey to read the Bible through in a year last month. Satan tried to tell me to wait until Jan 1. I would have found another excuse not to start. If I do not know the Word of God -which is The Truth, how would I be able to discern anything….?? There are a lot of things in this world that “sound right” but go against the Word. I encourage all to KNOW the Truth and compare everything to it!!!
So glad you’ve joined us! Some days the readings will be harder or time seems too little. Still, you will be blessed just by reading each day. Continue to praise God through your commitment to read through the entire Bible! He is happy!
Welcome! And I loved what you said about discernment. Linda’s right, there are some days when it’s hard, either with time or focus, but this has been such an incredible journey that I have decided I will be doing it every year. There’s just so much to absorb!
He is forever. He is faithful. He has no limits. His instructions and wise and good. He is light. He is our shelter and shield. He is worthy of awe.
116 Sustain me according to Your word, that I may live;
And do not let me be ashamed of my hope. – Psalms 119:116
❤️
133 Keep steady my steps according to your promise,
and let no iniquity get dominion over me. – Psalms 119:133
✔️
❤️
Praying now!
✝️
Would someone be willing to pray for me?:)
90Your faithfulness endures to all generations;
you have established the earth, and it stands fast.
What a beautiful outcry to God. I also ask god today- don’t let my hopes be dashed! It’s time for you to act lord. Direct my footsteps according to your word, and let no sin rule over me. Trusting in the Lord’s path and plan and timing is SO hard. But when we take things into our own hands we often end up hurt. God is our refuge and shield! We can never go wrong by putting our hope in his word.
123”My eyes long for your salvation
and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.” Jesus!!
97Oh how I love your law!
It is my meditation all the day.
98Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies,
for it is ever with me.
Your Word is sweeter than honey. May I love it so much that transgressors cause me also to weep.
105Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
133Keep steady my steps according to your promise,
and let no iniquity get dominion over me.
His command is without limit!
Ps119:96
Even perfection has a limit, yet God does not. May my hope rest in that thought today
133 Keep steady my steps according to your promise,
and let no iniquity get dominion over me.
112 My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end.
133 Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me…. I have loved this Psalm for years! But reading Jeremiah makes me really ask- do i give lip service and a nod to God’s precepts? Have I been strong enough to stand out? Am i like the people of Jeremiah’s time who go to church and offer “praise” but still do things the way that feels good to me? Have I let a sin (or sins) rule over me? I need to pray this psalm again and again! Let no sun rule over me! Help me keep your decrees to the very end. Amen.
92 If your law had not been my delight,
I would have perished in my affliction.
93 I will never forget your precepts,
for by them you have given me life.
This is talking about our souls perishing rather than physical death, which can be so applicable for all of us. We are constantly searching for something in this world to bring us purpose, satisfaction and hope. The truth is that only God’s word can give us life that goes beyond circumstances and suffering. When we make it our delight – when we fight for time to spend with the Lord filling ourselves with his precepts – then the Lord will bless that and give us a perspective on affliction that results in hope and faith in our One true God. Rather than our souls being spiritually dead and blinded to the light and lens of faith and hope in God, our eyes and heart are opened and can see affliction and suffering – which we will have in this life on earth – in a way that is life changing. Thank you Lord!
Yes! Thanks so much for writing this. After reading this Psalm I was feeling so discouraged by the fact that I’m not necessarily delighting in his precepts. These last few weeks have been a little rough…falling into the same sinful patterns, etc. All along I knew the reason was because I wasn’t “fighting to spend time with the Lord” as you put it. It’s so obvious why I’m struggling but yet I feel powerless to do what I know is right and good for my soul! Going to try and make coming here daily a priority! I want to get stronger!
Praise God! Yes! His word is settled in heaven and we may love His precepts. It is God who saves and none other
Aimee, I’m so sorry you had such a bad experience at church this week. I will be praying for you and your fiancé. I know from experience that opinions and gossip can keep people out of church, my dad was laughed out of church at a young age and now refuses to go back. People are sometimes blinded by the things of this word and lose focus on others and their feelings. I am a nurse and know first hand that many people are carriers of MRSA bit it doesn’t mean that you have an active infection that can be spread but many people just hear the word and freak out
It’s funny how you can get exactly what you need out of a passage no matter what your circumstances. I needed to hear that Jesus is my hope and my shield. This Sunday at church someone started a rumor that I had MRSA. I had a leader in the church come in as the choir was lining up and ask me if I had it. I said no, but I tested positive for it. (This was 7 months ago when I had neck surgery). He then told me not to touch anyone. Then a fellow choir member jumped away from me during prayer time refusing to hold my hand. I left in the middle of service in tears. My fiancé and I were planning to join the church that Sunday. I spoke with the pastor yesterday and told him that I would not be at choir practice and we would not be back to church until this was handled. My fiancé has MRSA, he gets it chronically and the whole church knew it, we have been praying for him especially when he was in the hospital and nothing was said to him. I haven’t heard anything back on it and really don’t know what to do.
I know this happened last year. I just started this daily reading journey a couple of days ago. I’m so sorry you went through this. I have no words to excuse their actions. I wish people would realize that many of them would have tested positive for MRSA. Is is very common. To treat you like an outcast is sad, especially for those who are supposed to love one another. I pray you have found a more welcoming church family.
I have been reading this plan on and off for a few months now. With my 11 month old son, I usually find an excuse as to why I’m too busy to devote time to God. I recognize now that is just a ploy of the Devils to get me away from Gods word. The most important thing I can do for raising my son is to spend time in prayer and reading the word.
“Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me”
We will not defeat our enemies until this battle is over for good. Every day I need to be waking up ready to fight for my time with the Lord.
I love this. Time with the Lord is worth fighting for!
Welcome Jen, reading the bible each day really helps to set your sights on God’s word and his love for you. As one lady said in a previous post, some days are better in your studies than others but in the big picture, you will draw closer to Jesus in this journey. God bless!
Hi. I’m new here and hoping to make the Lord more of a priority in my life. Reading/studying the bible has been so difficult for me for s long as I can remember. I feel distant from God and discouraged that I’ve never felt what others have when they say they hear Jesus or that the Lord told them to do this or that. I want that. I want to hear Jesus speak to me and know it was Him. I need to draw nearer to Him. Thank you for allowing me on this journey with you all. God bless.
His Word is always full of life. His Words always come to be and are never void. (Isaiah 55:11) I don’t know why I always let other things fill my schedule and end up taking away my sweet time in His Word that never leaves me dry nor empty. Gracious God continue to change my ways and be Master over my schedule. It’s all yours.
So many good verses here, I needed to be reminded that God is in control.
Ahh my first day in this reading plan and I’m so glad I’m here! The Lord has spoken straight to the core of my heart- how I long to love the Lord and His commandmnent as King David did.
This is all so relevant to things I’m going through…false accusations from close family members and other family members blindly believing…but the Lord asking me to put it all in His hands and let Him defend me, trust Him! So difficult but I’m learning! So grateful salvation from all things in our lives depends on Him! I could never earn His mercy and grace, I repent and confess and try to follow so imperfectly but He is good because He is good, not because I’m good enough! So grateful to our God, my Rock!
“He is good because He is good, not because I’m good enough”. I really needed those words. Thank you for sharing!
I’m new here. I’ve started and given up so many times but I’m trying again. I’m a missionary in Bolivia, so people expect me to be über holy – which is a lot of pressure. But I’m here with you guys now, and I’m trying again. I want the Bible in my arson for when the devil attacks.
Keep it up! I pray you may draw closer to God now than you ever have before.
Katrina, so sorry for the loss of your faithful companion. It leaves such a void when a pet dies. So glad that we can rejoice In times of loss, thanks to Him! Blessings!
I have been mourning the loss of my little 14 year old pug who we let peacefully go Friday. Gods word has kept me calm in times of crying and being so upset – having Faith in his love and knowing he’s watching over my little J for me is my solace.
Psalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet,
a light on my path.
Katrina, I’m sorry for the loss of your pup! I love that God gives us those sweet lives to care for, and it’s always sad when that time ends. Hugs to you.
105 Your word is a lamp for my feet,
a light on my path.
I started this journey to read the Bible through in a year last month. Satan tried to tell me to wait until Jan 1. I would have found another excuse not to start. If I do not know the Word of God -which is The Truth, how would I be able to discern anything….?? There are a lot of things in this world that “sound right” but go against the Word. I encourage all to KNOW the Truth and compare everything to it!!!
So glad you’ve joined us! Some days the readings will be harder or time seems too little. Still, you will be blessed just by reading each day. Continue to praise God through your commitment to read through the entire Bible! He is happy!
So glad you are here on this journey with us Carrie! Praise the Lord that you were able to recognize it was Satan leading you away!
Welcome! And I loved what you said about discernment. Linda’s right, there are some days when it’s hard, either with time or focus, but this has been such an incredible journey that I have decided I will be doing it every year. There’s just so much to absorb!