One step ahead

Psalm 119:97-99 “Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day. You, through Your commandments, make me wiser than my enemies; for they are ever with me. Leader, how marvellous to have a reputation that you are wiser than your opponents! I bless you with pursuing the route that makes this possible. I … More One step ahead

Safely, set up for success

Psalm 119:89-91 “Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven. Your faithfulness endures to all generations; You established the earth, and it abides. They continue this day according to Your ordinances, for all are Your servants. Leader, as much as we crave freedom, there is an inherent desire for boundaries in all facets of our life. Boundaries that protect, … More Safely, set up for success

Coal to diamonds

Psalm 119:81-84 “My soul faints for Your salvation, but I hope in Your word. My eyes fail from searching Your word, saying, “When will You comfort me?” For I have become like a wineskin in smoke, yet I do not forget Your statutes. How many are the days of Your servant? When will You execute judgment on those who persecute … More Coal to diamonds

Transformed focus

Psalm 119:78 “Let the proud be ashamed, for they treated me wrongfully with falsehood; But I will meditate on Your precepts.” Leader, much of the injustice suffered by people has its roots in pride. If you have been at the receiving end of being dishonoured, or of false accusations or unbalanced scales, I bless you with … More Transformed focus

Atmosphere changers

Psalm 119:73-74 “Your hands have made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments. Those who fear You will be glad when they see me, Because I have hoped in Your word.” Leader, I bless you with resting in the wonder that you are not a mistake; you are not … More Atmosphere changers

Learn and repeat

Psalm 119:65-68 “You have dealt well with Your servant, O Lord, according to Your word. Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe Your commandments. Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep Your word. You are good, and do good; teach me Your statutes.” Leader, we do not like affliction. Our western society, … More Learn and repeat

All of Him for all of you

Psalm 119:57-60 “You are my portion, O Lord; I have said that I would keep Your words. I entreated Your favour with my whole heart; be merciful to me according to Your word. I thought about my ways, and turned my feet to Your testimonies. I made haste, and did not delay to keep Your commandments.” Leader, the writer’s … More All of Him for all of you

Stability and constancy

Psalm 119:49-53 “Remember the word to Your servant, upon which You have caused me to hope. This is my comfort in my affliction, for Your word has given me life. The proud have me in great derision, yet I do not turn aside from Your law. I remembered Your judgments of old, O Lord, and have comforted myself. Indignation has … More Stability and constancy

Mercy and liberty

Psalm 119:41-45 “Your mercies come also to me, O Lord—Your salvation according to Your word. So shall I have an answer for him who reproaches me, for I trust in Your word.  And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for I have hoped in Your ordinances. So shall I keep Your … More Mercy and liberty

Materially higher

Psalm 119:33-36 “Teach me, O Lord, the way of Your statutes, and I shall keep it to the end. Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law; indeed, I shall observe it with my whole heart. Make me walk in the path of Your commandments, for I delight in it. Incline my heart to Your testimonies, and not to … More Materially higher