Julie
So I decided that for today's reading I am going to do something a little different. I am going to try and comment on each letter in this psalm since it is so long...
Aleph: Once we understand and learn the rules we should follow them and we will be blessed for walking the in the ways of the Lord.
Beth: It asks the question, how can we keep our way pure? We should seek him with our whole heart.
Gimel: Being a servant of the Lord should keep our eyes open and help us to receive his protection.
Daleth: Choose to be faithful to God and follow his Word.
He: Give me life in his righteousness as one who finds understanding and follows the commandments of God.
Waw: Trust in the Word of the Lord and receive the steadfast love of the Lord.
Zayin: Blessings will fall on us if we keep his commandments.
Heth: Promise to keep the Word of the Lord.
Teth: Ask the Lord to share his good judgment and knowledge and even if people treat you poorly you can delight in the fact that the Lord will protect and guide you.
Yodh: Those that fear the Lord might turn to the righteous to learn to and change. We should help those that are astray and not blame them.
Kaph: This one questions the waiting that we sometimes must go through, but God does not forsake us and will give us life.
Lamedh: Even though the wicked lie in wait to destroy, the Lord is the to protect and save those that follow him.
Mem: Praising the Word of God and having the ability to be able to live by it and use it every day.
Nun: The Lord's Word will guide us and protect us. We should freely give ourselves to the Lord.
Samekh: If we love the Word of the Lord and understand the law he has set forth and follow that he will hold us up and keep us safe.
Ayin: Asking the Lord to deal with those who are false.
Pe: Expresses a deep love and thankfulness for the Word of God.
Tsadhe: Even though we might be experiencing trouble, we should immerse ourselves in and delight in the Word of God.
Qoph: This one is a cry for help in a feeling of despair.
Resh: The rule of the Lord is forever and he will protect and save.
Sin and Shin: Even when persecuted trust and love in the Lord.
Taw: Long for salvation and the Love of the Lord.
Michelle
I'm catching up today. Hoping to get thru it all. We will see how far I get. It looks like we will soon be into the New Testament. I like how you are going thru this psalm. It's a long one.
This psalm starts with blessing those that follow God's commands. We stay on the path of purity by living according to God's word and commands. Open my eyes to see your commands, do not hide them from me. They are my counselors. My soul is weary, strengthen me with your word. Give me understanding so that I may keep your laws, direct my path and turn my heart toward you. Trust in the word of God, never take truth from your mouth. Keep God as your focus even when those around you are forsaking the Lord. Though I am being pulled astray by the wicked, I will keep my promise and focus on God. Teach me knowledge and good judgement, so that I follow you with all my heart. May I exude your love in all I do, so that others will see your greatness. I long for your salvation as I am persecuted. Your faithful love endures forever. Meditate on God's word and you will gain understanding. Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path. Be careful of double-minded people, rejecting all who stray from God. Deal with your servant according to your Love. Have mercy on me, direct my footsteps to your word and let no sin rule over me. I am tearful to see your law not being obeyed. Give me understanding so that I may live according to your word. Hear me Lord, as I call out to you. Deliver me from the faithless. I rejoice in your promise. When I stray, bring me back to you. I call on you Lord, save me from lying lips and deceitful tongues. Too long have we lived among those who hate peace.
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