I will praise Him!
- A loon in Algonquin Park — photo courtesy of Liz Kranz
Do Not Leave Me
03 Sunday Jun 2018
Posted in Bible, God's word, Psalm 119, Psalms
Tag Archives: Law
The Light on my Path
27 Sunday May 2018
Posted in Bible, God's word, Psalm 119, Psalms
I will praise Him!
Golden sunset — photo by David Kitz
נ Nun
Your word is a lamp for my feet,
a light on my path.
I have taken an oath and confirmed it,
that I will follow your righteous laws.
I have suffered much;
preserve my life, LORD, according to your word.
Accept, LORD, the willing praise of my mouth,
and teach me your laws.
Though I constantly take my life in my hands,
I will not forget your law.
The wicked have set a snare for me,
but I have not strayed from your precepts.
Your statutes are my heritage forever;
they are the joy of my heart.
My heart is set on keeping your decrees
to the very end.
(Psalm 119:105-112, NIV)
How Sweet Are Your Words
26 Saturday May 2018
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enemies, Law, meditate, praise, teachers, understanding, wise, word of God
I will praise Him!
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מ Mem
Oh, how I love your law!
I meditate on it all day long.
Your commands are always with me
and make me wiser than my enemies.
I have more insight than all my teachers,
for I meditate on your statutes.
I have more understanding than the elders,
for I obey your precepts.
I have kept my feet from every evil path
so that I might obey your word.
I have not departed from your laws,
for you yourself have taught me.
How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!
I gain understanding from your precepts;
therefore I hate every wrong path.
(Psalm 119:97-104, NIV)
Your Word, LORD, Is Eternal
13 Sunday May 2018
Posted in Bible, God's word, Psalm 119, Psalms
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commands, eternal, faithfulness, generations, God's word, Law, Lord, praise, precepts, save
I will praise Him!
The promise of spring begins to take hold — photo by David Kitz
ל Lamedh
Your word, LORD, is eternal;
it stands firm in the heavens.
Your faithfulness continues through all generations;
you established the earth, and it endures.
Your laws endure to this day,
for all things serve you.
If your law had not been my delight,
I would have perished in my affliction.
I will never forget your precepts,
for by them you have preserved my life.
Save me, for I am yours;
I have sought out your precepts.
The wicked are waiting to destroy me,
but I will ponder your statutes.
To all perfection I see a limit,
but your commands are boundless.
(Psalm 119:89-96, NIV)
I Have Put my Hope in Your Word
12 Saturday May 2018
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Tags
arrogant, God's word, hope, Law, obey, persecutors, promises, salvation, trustworthy, unfailing love
I will praise Him!
Late April spring melt — photo by David Kitz
כ Kaph
My soul faints with longing for your salvation,
but I have put my hope in your word.
My eyes fail, looking for your promise;
I say, “When will you comfort me?”
Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,
I do not forget your decrees.
How long must your servant wait?
When will you punish my persecutors?
The arrogant dig pits to trap me,
contrary to your law.
All your commands are trustworthy;
help me, for I am being persecuted without cause.
They almost wiped me from the earth,
but I have not forsaken your precepts.
In your unfailing love preserve my life,
that I may obey the statutes of your mouth.
(Psalm 119:81-88, NIV)
More Precious than Silver and Gold
05 Saturday May 2018
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I will praise Him!
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April crocus — photo by David Kitz
ט Teth
Do good to your servant
according to your word, LORD.
Teach me knowledge and good judgment,
for I trust your commands.
Before I was afflicted I went astray,
but now I obey your word.
You are good, and what you do is good;
teach me your decrees.
Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,
I keep your precepts with all my heart.
Their hearts are callous and unfeeling,
but I delight in your law.
It was good for me to be afflicted
so that I might learn your decrees.
The law from your mouth is more precious to me
than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.
(Psalm 119:65-72, NIV)
I Rise to Give You Thanks
29 Sunday Apr 2018
Posted in Bible, Psalm 119, Psalms, Sunday's Psalm
I will praise Him!
Foggy morning sunrise on Petrie Island — photo by David Kitz
n Heth
You are my portion, LORD;
I have promised to obey your words.
I have sought your face with all my heart;
be gracious to me according to your promise.
I have considered my ways
and have turned my steps to your statutes.
I will hasten and not delay
to obey your commands.
Though the wicked bind me with ropes,
I will not forget your law.
At midnight I rise to give you thanks
for your righteous laws.
I am a friend to all who fear you,
to all who follow your precepts.
The earth is filled with your love, LORD;
teach me your decrees.
(Psalm 119:57-64, NIV)
I Remember
28 Saturday Apr 2018
I will praise Him!
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Seed cluster — photo courtesy of Annabel Robinson
ז Zayin
Remember your word to your servant,
for you have given me hope.
My comfort in my suffering is this:
Your promise preserves my life.
The arrogant mock me unmercifully,
but I do not turn from your law.
I remember, LORD, your ancient laws,
and I find comfort in them.
Indignation grips me because of the wicked,
who have forsaken your law.
Your decrees are the theme of my song
wherever I lodge.
In the night, LORD, I remember your name,
that I may keep your law.
This has been my practice:
I obey your precepts.
(Psalm 119:49-56, NIV)
I Trust in Your Word
22 Sunday Apr 2018
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Tags
commands, freedom, kings, Law, love, meditate, obey, praise, promise, salvation, trust, truth, Victoria, word of God
I will praise Him!
Azaleas in bloom, Victoria, BC — photo by David Kitz
ו Waw
May your unfailing love come to me, LORD,
your salvation, according to your promise;
then I can answer anyone who taunts me,
for I trust in your word.
Never take your word of truth from my mouth,
for I have put my hope in your laws.
I will always obey your law,
forever and ever.
I will walk about in freedom,
for I have sought out your precepts.
I will speak of your statutes before kings
and will not be put to shame,
for I delight in your commands
because I love them.
I reach out for your commands, which I love,
that I may meditate on your decrees.
(Psalm 119:41-48, NIV)
Strengthen Me According to Your Word
15 Sunday Apr 2018
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Tags
commands, deceit, faithfulness, Law, meditate, praise, shame, sorrow, strength, the LORD, word of God
I will praise Him!
Apple blossoms — photo courtesy of Karen Kitz
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