Psalms

Eternal obedience? (Psalm 119:44)

I will keep your law continually, forever and ever (Psalm 119:44). "I will keep your law forever"--what?  I didn't think eternal obedience was possible for those of us…
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“Check it out God!” (Psalm 119:40)

Behold, I long for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life! (Psalm 119:40). Normal people don't say "Behold" any more.  "Behold, I went to Famous Footware today…
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Turning away reproach (Psalm 119:39)

Turn away the reproach that I dread, for your rules are good (Psalm 119:39 ESV). What do you dread?  Getting fired?  Speaking in public?  The psalmist fears reproach.…
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Seeking Confirmation (Psalm 119:38)

Confirm to your servant your promise, that you may be feared (Psalm 119:38 ESV). While most verses in Psalm 119 mention keeping, observing or delighting in God's laws, this verse doesn't really…
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Following the leader (Psalm 119:35)

Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it (Psalm 119:35 ESV). "We're following the leader, the leader, the leader.  We're following the leader…
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Redundancy is good (Psalm 119:34)

Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart (Psalm 119:34 ESV). How do you feel when you don't understand something? …
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Praying to be taught (Psalm 119:33)

Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes, and I will observe it to the end (Psalm 119:33 ESV). What do you pray about?  A new job?  Health for you or…
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