Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:1-88
Have you ever tried to describe someone you love to someone who’s never met them? Sometimes words just don’t seem enough to convey how wonderful that person really is. That’s when we might say, “To know him is to love him.”
In 1680, Puritan theologian Edmund Calamy expressed a similar sentiment when he wrote, “All that meditate in, and study God, cannot but love him.” Psalm 119 beautifully captures this. The psalmist knew God and treasured His commands. They were a fountain of comfort and encouragement in the midst of his suffering. After all, princes had plotted against him (Psalm 119:23). He was taunted and ridiculed (v.42,51), bound in the cords of the wicked (v.61), slandered (v.69), and persecuted (v.86).
In his suffering, he kept returning to God’s words for comfort and peace. He delighted in meditating on God’s words (v.16,35,70). He longed for them and put the full weight of his trust in them. He even said his afflictions were good because they kept him nearer to God (v.67,71). If I’m being honest, I’ve struggled to cling to God’s word in the face of afflictions. How about you?
Jesus said, “…everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled…the Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead the third day” (Luke 24:44,46).
The psalmist’s sufferings and love for God’s Word point to Jesus. Rulers plotted against Him. He was taunted and ridiculed by His own people. Though He was innocent, the wicked bound Him up, lied about Him, and persecuted Him to the fullest extent which led to His excruciating death on a cross.
On Calvary, Jesus even recited familiar words from a psalm in the midst of His torture! He fulfilled the psalms so that “repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed in his name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem” (Luke 24:47).
Here is good news! What keeps me (and you) close to God is not our imperfect efforts to obey Him but Christ’s perfect obedience. Jesus loved every word that came from the Father. He faced undeserved afflictions with perfect faithfulness. When we put our faith in Him, God treats us as though we lived His life.
As you continue reading through the psalms, remember the One through whom we receive God’s eternal peace and comfort. To know Him is to love and obey Him. May this be true of us in the coming days: “I have treasured your word in my heart so that I may not sin against you” (Psalm 119:11).
Written by Beverly Berrus
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Oh how I admire the steadfast faith of this psalmist… always returning, drawing nearer, closer to God’s word. I am guilty of going through a period of outright frustration before turning to the word… I aspire to flee straight to God before anyone else or trying to validate my emotions/reactions. Psalm 119 is just beautiful!
119:66 Teach me good judgement and discernment for I rely on your commands.
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God’s commands are given us out of love. He has our best interests at heart. Our friends and family mean well, but God is who I want to always turn to.
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I remember a couple of years ago doing the 2 week reading of Psalm 119 with SRT. It is one of my favorites. Beautiful book. At the same time Christie Knuckles was doing Psalm 119 on her Glorious and Mundane podcast. It was such a lovely study…..
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If you ladies could please pray for me. I have been struggling with anxiety, these past couple weeks. I think I have just been too busy, and not taking the right amount of time to recharge. I also need to focus on Jesus and allow him to be my rest and peace. ✝️
Jennifer, that can be so difficult at times. I’m also finding that I need to rest and lean into Him and His Word.
I am praying now for you to find the peace that only comes from Him.
Praying for you. One day at a time sister. You got this.❤️
Praying Jennifer.. be well friend, in Jesus’s name, Amen..❤️
So difficult Jennifer. I’m sorry you are feeling this way. Have prayed ❤️.
“For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” Isa 41:13
“I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart!” (Psalm 119:32). This really caught my attention today. I will run in the ways of your commandments WHEN you ENLARGE my heart. A big-hearted person is someone kind and generous in my understanding, but here, the heart needs an enlargement, and that has to come from GOD, not from one’s efforts. Wow- that is a gift to have a big heart. You know our family loves the movie the Grinch so much, written by the famous Christian theologian Dr Seuss, and one of my favorite quotes in the movies, “And what happened, then? Well, in Whoville they say – that the Grinch’s small heart grew three sizes that day”, this pivotal moment happens when he realizes that Christmas means more than just gifts, but a little bit more. This part always gets me teared up. And surprisingly, this is the concept in Psalm 119 today that was illustrated in the Grinch. The heart is the center of the will, the emotions, the intellect. To have a “small heart” can mean to be narrow-minded, spiritually restricted by ego and fear. When God enlarges a person’s heart, for example Mr. Grinch, he goes from a resentful isolated green fuzzy creature, to being sweet, he has a new volume of love and grace for others. I love that. Mr Grinch can now connect, and focus on others instead of solely inward to himself (to be so pitiful of his own immediate troubles). With a larger heart, one can have room for other’s burdens as well, not full of self, and not so easily offended. So my prayer today, dear LORD, enlarge everyone’s heart that we may run in the way of your commandments. Enlarge our heart, something only YOU can do, reach out for the lost, the blind, the resentful, the isolated, the outcast, the Grinches out there, help us to be an inviter with kindness and innocence like a child (make us like the Cindy Lou Who), so we may extend an invitation for the outcast to come and sit at the table of the King… in Jesus’ Name. Be blessed dear sisters.
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Happy Monday sweet She’s! I’m here just later! So much to dissect. “I have treasured your word in my heart (hide) so that I may not sin against you.” (Psalm 119:11) There are somethings I really need to work on, such as the words that come out of my mouth. Sigh!!!!…… I feel so shameful many times yet I know my Jesus STILL loves me!!!! I’m being honest here, making this short as I’m looking forward to a run OUTSIDE!!! The sun is beautiful and it’s a gorgeous morning here in NorCal!
I have treasured your word in my heart, so I will not sin against you.. Right there is a work in progress. This is so heart hitting..
Work on it Tina, shall we work on it together Mari?
Much love..❤️
My be prayer today: “Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.”
Psalms 119:18 NIV
https://bible.com/bible/111/psa.119.18.NIV
Praying for all today
When we read, study, and meditate on the word..God’s precious words and instructions, and promises…it penetrates our souls. Gives understanding (opened eyes!). It pours out of us…and we then can live it out in action. In our feelings and emotions. We stay steadfast! Don’t you love someone steadfast in your life? They always exude a steady confidence, sound the same, look the same. They are refreshing. They are a joy, they are precious, and rare!! I think of my madre, that was ALWAYS the same. Throughout my life…never getting worked up, never raising her voice…(although maybe just some frustration at my dad. WHICH is very understandable. He was up and down constantly, reactive, hot tempered, but also very fun and loving).
We can TRUST in God, He is steadfast, a rock, always guiding us and loving us! No matter if we fall or go astray- He is the Father watching, anticipating, hoping we come to our senses. I like the verses that touch on that. For they are dumb that don’t know you are follow you. Yep! Truth.
Also the one that says I suffered so you could wake me up…get my attention back to you!! I say this all the time…if there wasn’t something that stopped us in our tracks of living from Him, we would keep living for ourselves. Suffering turns our eyes off ourselves. If it is not our own, then we should see others hardships–giving empathy and compassion, prayers, and provisions, etc.
We need to not only honor and bless God, meditate on Him…but see what he desires and has for his children!! He wants to use us, He is looking for usable daughters! We have to listen first- be still and quiet, and focus on him throughout our days. Then SAY YES–and we will be amazed! This is walking in his precepts. Honoring and Action to give back all he has giving. It’s not a life that’s good…it’s about honoring him. Love your God, with all your heart, soul, and mind. Then love others.
May we all keep Psalm 119 front and center in our “good ones” to go back to often to re-calibrate us!
For sorrow comes for an evening, BUT JOY comes in the morning!
Also, LOVE that he is “a lamp at our feet, a light to our path!” ONE step at a time, trusting. I got to see that in our mission this past week (with Stacey). God gives us our bread for today..not for tomorrow. I pray we will keep our eyes on the lamp. Not trying to keep ahead and use a flashlight and binoculars. :/
Hugs and prayers for She’s that need that today! I guess that is ALL of us! :)
Where have you been Adrienne?
I meant to shout out at Adrienne yesterday; thanks for doing so! ❤
Rhonda as I read today’s psalm, I couldn’t help but think of you because you’re always talking about how important it is to stay in God’s word and how it’s impacted your life:)
(Heart!) Yes, I love to tell everyone HOW important and life-changing it is to read the word! Front to back at least once…and then never stop reading and studying/meditating! It is crazy the small percentage of proclaimed Christians that don’t read their Bibles at all! :/
Daily bread. Enough for one day. Thank you Rhonda ❤️… Adrienne hope all is well sister. You were missed.
Tell it like it is, Rhonda, thank you..❤️
I am so confused……what happened to Psalm 113-118?? Did I miss those somewhere along the way???
We have been reading them on Sundays! We read Psalm 117 yesterday, and I expect we’ll read Psalm 118 next Sunday.
Thank you!!
1 Joyful are people of integrity,
who follow the instructions of the Lord.
2 Joyful are those who obey his laws
and search for him with all their hearts.
3 They do not compromise with evil,
and they walk only in his paths.
4 You have charged us
to keep your commandments carefully.
11 I have hidden your word in my heart,
that I might not sin against you.
12 I praise you, O Lord;
teach me your decrees.
18 Open my eyes to see
the wonderful truths in your instructions.
35 Make me walk along the path of your commands,
for that is where my happiness is found.
50 Your promise revives me;
it comforts me in all my troubles.
64 O Lord, your unfailing love fills the earth;
teach me your decrees.
65 You have done many good things for me, Lord,
just as you promised.
66 I believe in your commands;
now teach me good judgment and knowledge.
72 Your instructions are more valuable to me
than millions in gold and silver.
Got Questions said this of 119:
“…it affirms that God’s Word reflects the very character of God Himself. Notice these attributes of God ascribed to Scripture in Psalm 119:
1. Righteousness (verses 7, 62, 75, 106, 123, 138, 144, 160, 164, 172)
2. Trustworthiness (verse 42)
3. Truthfulness (verses 43, 142, 151, 160)
4. Faithfulness (verse 86)
5. Unchangeableness (verse 89)
6. Eternality (verses 90,152)
7. Light (verse 105)
8. Purity (verse 140)”
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BEVERLY said, “What keeps me (and you) close to God is not our imperfect efforts to obey Him but Christ’s perfect obedience. Jesus loved every word that came from the Father. … When we put our faith in Him, God treats us as though we lived His life.”
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Biblegateway Verse of the Day:
James 1:12
God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
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Love, hugs, and prayers! ❤
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28 I am weary from grief;
strengthen me through your word.
76 May your faithful love comfort me
as you promised your servant.
Thank you all for lifting me up with your prayers. My mom passed this morning. I am so thankful for you all here and thankful that we are reading the psalms
Prayers for comfort and peace. Oh how much more comforting when my mom passed knowing she was awaiting her home in having with joy and excitement. Prayers with you as you gather to honor, reminiscence, and pay respects with loved ones and friends.
I’m so sorry for this great loss. I pray that God uses the Psalms as a balm for your aching heart. ❤️
God bless you, Carol, with His comfort and peace. Love you and will be lifting you in prayer! ❤
Sweet Carol….praying for you right. May our Jesus comfort you and your siblings and may you know our mommy is in the loving arms of our Jesus, completely healed!
Dear Carol, may you and your family feel the peace of the Lord today, and the coming days!❤✝
Praying for comfort and peace for you and your family. So sorry for your loss. Thankful she is with Jesus.
Praying for you and your family through this time. May the Lord comfort and strengthen you all.
I’m so sorry for your loss Carol. Praying for you and your family.
Praying comfort for you and your family, and praising God that your mom is safe in His arms. ❤️
Prayers for comfort during this time
So very sorry for your loss. May the Lord’s comfort and love and the blessing of the Psalms surround you and your family ❤️
Carol, I am sorry for your sorrows. Joining our sisters here in prayers for the Lord’s loving arms to be around you and yours and that through this you know His wonderous peace that surpasses all understanding.. hugs to you.❤️
As I much of the Psalms I have many verses underlined, circled and margin notes all over Psalm 119. It if full of instructions, testimony, precepts, statutes, and commandments. It has countless action words/phrases for us to be mindful of as we read the Word….walk in His ways, seek Him, obey Him, praise Him, do not stray, teach me, direct me, meditate, delight,open my eyes. Vs. 11: I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you and then Vs.30: I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws really stand out to me as ones that bring the importance of knowing/reading/obeying God’s Word and prioritizing it in our lives. We just can’t be complacent in the consumption, studying, meditating and knowing God’s Word and letting it and the Lord himself be the most important, central source of guidance and instruction in our lives. We read also of God’s great love and care for us, His comfort, His promises, salvation, and that He hears us. Vs 41: May your unfailing love come to me, O Lord your salvation according to your promises and Vs. 50 My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.
There is just such rich instruction, direction, comfort and ways we can identify with these verses and I am so thankful for God’s Word and the ways I am reminded of who He he is and how He loves us. May we all be blessed and encouraged in the reading of His Word today.
Thank you Lord ❤️
Yes, amen, put perfectly!
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As I much of the Psalms I have many verses underlined, circled and margin notes all over Psalm 119. It if full of instructions, testimony, precepts, statutes, and commandments. It has countless action words/phrases for us to be mindful of as we read the Word….walk in His ways, seek Him, obey Him, praise Him, do not stray, teach me, direct me, meditate, delight,open my eyes. Vs. 11: I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you and then Vs.30: I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws really stand out to me as ones that bring the importance of knowing/reading/obeying God’s Word and prioritizing it in our lives. We just can’t be complacent in the consumption, studying, meditating and knowing God’s Word and letting it and the Lord himself be the most important, central source of guidance and instruction in our lives. We read also of God’s great love and care for us, His comfort, His promises, salvation, and that He hears us. Vs 41: May your unfailing love come to me, O Lord your salvation according to your promises and Vs. 50 My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.
There is just such rich instruction, direction, comfort and ways we can identify with these verses and I am so thankful for God’s Word and the ways I am reminded of who He he is and how He loves us. May we all be blessed and encouraged in the reading of His Word today.
Thank you Lord ❤️
So perfectly, you said it twice! :))
Amen! I always love reading your comments after the devotional because you all have such wonderful insights. Also, THANK YOU for all the prayers yesterday— I felt them all. I felt like I have a wonderful support system, especially because my husband doesn’t want to tell anyone in the family yet, and I was feeling so alone with this diagnosis. Yesterday was a full day of praying and quiet moments, processing and digesting the information we received. But this morning, I woke up feeling lighter and ready to face what’s next. Today we call the doctor to discuss treatment plan, and we put our faith in God. Thank you again, and prayers for all the requests, especially the prodigals. Oh that the list gets shorter, as we continue to pray for them. Have a wonderful day, sisters.
Praise God for his comfort and peace..Prayers are SO powerful! May your meeting go well and give you assurance! The Blessed Assurance will come from the Lord! Hallelujah! Glory!
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Praying for you and your husband, Maria B. My mom was diagnosed with aggressive bladder cancer on Friday. As I pray for her during this journey, I’ll be lifting you two up as well.
Praying for your mother as she starts this battle! May God grant wisdom to her care team and healing! ❤️
Thank you Lynn! I don’t often comment but I’ve been praying for you for years.
Oh Erin, I am so sorry to hear this and I will be lifting you and your mom in prayer as well. Hugs, sister.
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Praying for your strength and for your husband’s successful treatment. May the LORD fight this battle and show His might against this enemy of cancer. “Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases” Psalm 103: 1-3.
I will be praying for your husband and for you as you seek God’s wisdom and the advice for treatment plan from the doctor.
Maria,
Praying that you will know the peace that only our Savior can give. I remember when I first heard that word for myself. Just giving it to the Lord and trusting that he had my best interest at heart was so satisfying.
❤️ rest in Him.
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.’”
Psalms 91:1-2
Praise the Lord for His tangible presence. Praying ❤️
Maria , will continue to lift your husband and yourself up in prayer.
Whatever the journey, know we have you, but most especially GOD has you both in His hands..❤️
Amen!!!!!
Turn my eyes from looking at what is worthless; give me life in your ways.
Father, I pray you will help me break my social media addiction. all that scrolling is worthless! Help me pursue you with all my heart and turn my eyes from worthless things.
This one spoke to me as well!
What a tie in I never saw before through Psalm 119 to Jesus! Literally every part of the Word points to Him. I love seeing that more and more upon reading and studying His law, His Words more and more!!! Thank You Jesus for all You did, are doing and will do for us! Thank You for Your life, death & blood for us!
This Psalm is written for those who want to know how to know God better— reading His word, meditating on Him, and obedience to His word.
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Morning She’s! I love that Psalm 119 is 22 stanzas, matching the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet. Each stanza contains eight verses, and every verse within that stanza begins with the corresponding Hebrew letter :-)
Psalm 119 Hebrew Alphabet Structure:
Aleph (א): Verses 1–8
Beth (ב): Verses 9–16
Gimel (ג): Verses 17–24
Daleth (ד): Verses 25–32
He (ה): Verses 33–40
Waw/Vav (ו): Verses 41–48
Zayin (ז): Verses 49–56
Heth (ח): Verses 57–64
Teth (ט): Verses 65–72
Yodh (י): Verses 73–80
Kaph (כ): Verses 81–88
Lamedh (ל): Verses 89–96
Mem (מ): Verses 97–104
Nun (נ): Verses 105–112
Samekh (ס): Verses 113–120
Ayin (ע): Verses 121–128
Pe (פ): Verses 129–136
Tsadhe (צ): Verses 137–144
Qoph (ק): Verses 145–152
Resh (ר): Verses 153–160
Shin (ש): Verses 161–168
Taw (ת): Verses 169–176
I was thinking that someone would make note of this. Thank you❤️
Thank you for this!
WOW. I had never noticed that before, thank you Mollie..❤️
I love the NKJV title for Ps 119, Meditations on the Excellencies of the Word of God!
Verses that stood out to me today –
V 11
Your word I have hidden in my heart,
That I might not sin against You.
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V 37
Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things,
And revive me in Your way.
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MARIA B – ❤️ thank you for sharing with us. praying for you and your husband on this journey of research, treatment options, follow through and healing. Sounds like they caught the cancer in the early stages, what a blessing for the timing of your “nudges”. My husband has survived cancer 3 times, thanks to early catches due to annual or more frequent exams as recommended. Praying your husband will be diligent in keeping an eye on his health in the future.
TAMI ❤️ thankful for your husband’s healing and testimony, and thank you for your faithful maintaining of the prodigal list.
CINDY MORGAN ❤️ praying, sister, for this hard journey you and your husband are walking daily.
RHONDA J ❤️ love that song, God Really Loves Us! I’ve watched the video of the Atlanta rooftop performance many times.
SHARON JERSEY GIRL ❤️
CEE GEE ❤️
GWINETH52 ❤️
SUE DALOS ❤️ good to see you
MARTHA HIX ❤️
Thank you for your words of encouragement. ❤️
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God, I trust your Word. Even when I don’t fully understand, help me to rest in your truth and your promises. V225, 28, 32, 42-43, 65
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Teach me your ways. Shape my heart, my thoughts, and my choices so that they reflect what is good and pleasing to you. V12, 33-34
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Your ways are right—even when they’re hard. Give me humility to accept your correction and faith to trust your wisdom in every season. V17
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Be near to me. Let me be aware of your presence in both the quiet and the struggle, and draw my heart closer to yours. V58, 76-77
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Give me life and strength today. When I feel weary or burdened, renew me through your Word and sustain me with your love. V25, 28
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Holding Psalm 119:50 close to my heart today not just for myself but for those also struggling lately! May we find life in God’s promise and meditate on his mercies. Praying for requests! Jesus loves you & so do I!
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Kacie – Tamar, Travis & Matthew
34 – Help me understand your instruction, and I will obey it and follow it with all my heart.
I think because the kingdom of this whole world and the kingdom of God are so opposing, really understanding the what/why/how of God’s instruction can be honestly difficult. Especially the why… In this world we wait for the “why” before we act. This is especially true of children- the first genuine, honest question is always “why?”, and it’s not always out of distrust but because our hearts really want the understanding. We see God’s kindness in how often he gives us the why in scripture, regardless of the fact that his authority alone can rest as our reasoning for following his word. But I will say this- I do believe that as we mature in our faith, often we’re asked to follow first with the reasoning (sometimes) to come later. I say sometimes because there are actions we are asked to step into that I believe are seeds being planted, the fruit of which we won’t always see this side of heaven.
Currently I am trying to know and understand some circumstances and how God is guiding me to respond to them and i’m getting conflicting input. I’m praying that HIS voice will guide my actions and what I commit to, AND that He will graciously confirm or quickly correct my decisions. I know that he knows my heart and I am confident his grace is sufficient to guide me and his mercy is enough to forgive me and that his loving desire is to always provide me with plenty of both.
❤️ praying for the Lord’s clarity and guidance, Heidi. I need the same in at least one situation and am doing my best to wait on Him. It’s The Thing I should do and the only thing I can do other than let my mind spin in circles.
Praying for wisdom and guidance
Praying for wisdom and clarity.. He is with you, Heidi. keep pressing in..❤️❤️
I wanted to dive more deeply into the idea of mediating on God’s word after I heard a teaching by CS Lewis on this yesterday. I posted it on FB if anyone wants to listen. It is so good and so timely for today’s reading. The Hebrew word for “meditate” is (hāgāh), which means: to quietly speak, repeat, and deeply think about something over and over. Meditation in Hebrew is actively repeating and focusing on God’s Word until it sticks in your mind and shapes your actions. David was so good at this, he could be in the middle of a lament and then turn it into a BUT GOD… “In his suffering he kept returning to God’s words for comfort and peace”. Amen! Let us all do the same! V28 My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.” V37 Turn my eyes away from useless things; preserve my life according to your word.” V50 “My comfort in my suffering is this: your promise preserves my life”.
Could you tell me your name on Facebook? I would like to follow you and hear this teaching.
She may be referring to the private fb group Rhonda set up, I think it is “SRT SHE’S” –
RHONDA, would you please confirm or correct me?
SRT SHE’S is a Facebook group. Search for it and ask to be admitted
It wasn’t until a study I did with some friends in college that I understood more of HOW to meditate. My brain is wired on “active” so I just always felt like I did it wrong. But I love that you clarified there IS action in meditation. It isn’t, as secular circles encourage, the “emptying your mind”, but rather FILLING it with the truth of who God is. We can empty of our distracting/anxious thoughts – but always in the light of replacing them with his truth.
A system I learned that helped SO MUCH – was Picture Ponder Pray. You always start by reading out loud the passage in front of you.
1. Then you read it again, slowly, and PICTURE it vividly using your 5 senses- what would you smell, hear, see, etc. if you were right there.
2. Next you PONDER, define each word as you read it, think through questions, insights, sharing with God the thoughts those images in the passage bring.
3. Last you PRAY it back. Whatever insight you gained, gratitude you can share – all of it. You read it this 4th time, praying back to God the heart of the passage. Sometimes it means claiming promises he’s sharing, expressing gratitude for what he’s done, praising him for his Being, sometimes it’s confession of what he’s brought to mind… But by the end you have read the passage 4x so thoughtfully, it brings so much life to what’s typed on the page :)
Love the 3P method you described!! Thanks for the offering! Dutifully recorded & willing to implement!
Yes I was referring to our FB group. And Heidi so true. We hear meditate and we think “emptying” but Biblical meditation is “filling” ourselves with God’s word. I also learned that meditate can mean “chewing” like when cows chew the cud, they keep chewing and chewing I wish I knew Hebrew with all of its different meanings.
Pd 119:49-50
“Remember your word to your servant;
you have given me hope through it.
This is my comfort in my affliction:
Your promise has given me life.”
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Thank You, Lord for the gift of Scripture to teach us about You and Your good and right ways that lead to life eternal ith You.
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MARIA B – prayers for wisdom for your husband’s doctors to treat his cancerquickly and completely. Peace to your heart in the process.
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CAROL H – praying for comfort for your family as your mom transitions to eternity.
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MIA FAITH – lifting you and your family up to the Lord for His comfort and peace to por out on you all.
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GRAMSISUE – praying Steve’s recovery is going well.
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GM ladies. Here is a list of our prodigals, longer and longer each week. I’m praying that the Lord surprise us and that we hear of testimonies this week! Add any names in the comment below my name. Have a blessed Monday!
Acts 2:39 For the promise is for you and for your children, and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call.”
Acts 26:18:… open their eyes, so they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. Then they will receive forgiveness for their sins and be given a place among God’s people, who are set apart by faith in me.
Jeremiah 31:16-17 But now this is what the Lord says: “Do not weep any longer, for I will reward you,” says the Lord. “Your children will come back to you from the distant land of the enemy.17 There is hope for your future,” says the Lord.“Your children will come again to their own land.”
Proverbs 20:7 The righteous who walks in his integrity— blessed are his children after him.
Alice V – Brian, Rachel
Kim Mullins – Tyler
Tami – Chela, Quentin
Sharon – Nicholas, Jonathan
Rebecca W – Brett, Jake, Joey, Lindsay, Kelly, Abby, Katelyn, Katie
Emma Rageth – Olivia, Ali
Indiana Elaine – Kent, Shelley
Mari V – Rick, Marta, Toby
Tricia C – David, Allison, Christopher, Lina, Travis, Nicole
Mia Faith – Parker, Isaiah, Alexandra, Griffin, Annalee, Bill
Aleida – Victor
Maddie – Michelle, Julia
Rhonda – Michael
Charlotte Hill – Casey, John, Emma
Deb – Brandon, Angel
Linda J – Matthew
Mollie – Sam
MMD – Ethan, Hayden, Rachel
Carol H – Justin, Ezekiel, Elijah, Andrew
Kari – Rachel, Josh, James, Ayano
Mi Sherry – Kaitlyn, Aaron, Will
Cheryl Read – Renee, Jason, Kayden, Kylee
Wendy B – Amy, Colton, Kirk, Nick
Anne Klinkhammer – Molly
Sue Dalos – Chelsea, Kenny
Bessie – Ben
Annie Hewitt – Annie pls give me name/s:)
Sandy Lynn – Andy
Diane – Jon, Keith, Roger, Mike
Jane K – Leah
B – M, B
Susan B – Tammy, Amy
Carla – Cierra, Stephen
Lisa H – Cora
Kimberk – Megan, Randy
Adrienne – Raelynn, Tyler, Tracy
Brandi – Levi, Sarah, Ellen, India
Robin Bailey – Rodney, Brian
Erin L – Emerson, Zoe
Janet – Ryan, Amanda, Matthew, Stephanie
Sheryl – Adam, LaShonda
Maria J – Benjamin, Mike, Mark, Patrick
Maria B – Chris, Tristan, Madeline, Cristal, Shanty, Nicole, Luis
Melani Fryer – Matthew, Dylan, Courtney, Lydia
Therese – Ryan, Brittany, Sydney
Traci Gendron – Kara, Andrew
Jenny Carmichael – Katy
Mercy – boys in social care system
Kerry Rowley – Preston, Parker, Lindsey
Maria S – Joshua, Katie, Zoe
Melissa – Madison, Richard, Liam, Zac, Wesley
Felicia – Brittin, Tyler
Vicki – Ben, Sian
TC – Randi, Michael, Callie
Elizabeth – Trae, Xavier, Reya
Adie – Monica, Shawn, Stephanie
Susan B – Emma
Penni – Les, Jonah, Emily, Garret, Domi, Connor, Grace
Nat – Marissa, Melody
Martha Hix – Claire, Ralph, Tyler, Whitney, Trey
Phobie – Phobie, Greg, Steve, Jessie
Laura – Jordan, Taliah
April L – Molly, Becca
Karen Breaux – Brittany, Justin, Erin, Jordyn
Heather – Jack, Hudson
Cheryl Blow – Sara
Dianne – Ian
Leap – Liz, Teg, Taylor, Alison
Tara B – Clara Paige, Anna
Debra K – Stephen, Meagan, Daniel, Creg
Margaret W. —David, Matthew, Missy, Becca, Marianna
Melzie K- Jake, Cece & Elijah
Shar – K
Leala – Ryan, AJ, Sam
Jennifer – Matthew, Lauren and families
Cat-tee – A & A, K & T
K-Ann – G, T, S
Cathy McVey – Jeremiah, Brayden, Nolan, Ashlyn
Keri – Finley, Rudy, Scout, Nellie, Polly, Dottie, Goldie
Lena- Andrea,Lanie, Eiley, Everly, Schaefer.
LaRae-Levi
Matt, Katherine, Ray
Good morning! I don’t usually post but I have been praying daily for all the prodigals. Would you add mine to the next list? Jonathan, Jake, Emma, Becca. Thank you! You are all a blessing!
Brandon, Melissa
Allegra – Lydia, Nick, Micah, Jonah
Amen❤️
Did anybody else notice we went from Psalm 112 right to Psalm 119? Excuse my ignorance, but what about 113-118?
These psalms are being covered on the Grace Days (Saturdays) of this study
Kelly ❤️❤️ in looking back in my book, these are on Sundays … the weekends are a blur, right?!
Here’s what the book says for week 1, Day 7:
Hallel psalms, coming from the Hebrew word meaning “to praise,” are individual psalms or groups of psalms traditionally used during celebratory seasons of the Jewish calendar. While there are many Hallel psalms, Psalms 113–118 are known specifically as the “Egyptian Hallel” (a reference to Ps 114:1) and were recited, sung, or prayed in Jewish homes to commemorate the Passover.
Each Sunday during this plan, we will read a different Hallel psalm and memorize one of its verses.
Because they are the “Hallel” or praise Psalms
100 %…thank you for correcting me…Saturdays are the days we are doing tradional Lenten readings (right?) LOL❤️❤️
I, too, was surprised this morning! Why did we just skip?! lol. I would have never realized they were those on Saturdays!
Me too/me either!
Thanks Kelly and Searching!!
Wondering the same thing!
Yeah I though same thing why we skipped over them
There has been some additional explanation of the Hallel Psalms and why we are reading them in a different order in the podcasts as well. :)
“Open my eyes so that I may contemplate wondrous things from your instruction.” Amen!
This resonated with me as well! So good.
Loved the observation that all the psalmist’s experiences point to Jesus’ life and death on the earth. While I can love the word and study it and hide it in my heart; I can never fully obey it.
Thank You, Jesus that Your perfect obedience and faithfulness to all of God’s word offers salvation to all who put their faith and trust in You!! Amen.
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‘All that meditate in, and study God, cannot but love him.’