Psalm 119:41-48 (NJT)

Psalm 119:41-48 (NJT)

41 Lord please bring me that unending, everlasting love and salvation that You promised,

42 because it is those things that allow me to be strong when the enemy taunts me. This is why I trust in Your word.

43 This truth you bring I ask that You do not take it away because it is where I have placed my hope.

44 For as long as I live I will obey Your law.

45 By living my life according to Your word I can walk with freedom.

46 I will not be afraid to speak Your truth to powerful men.

47 Because it is Your commands that I love that give me joy.

48 I bow Lord, hands raised, to the commands I love and which I meditate on.

Psalm 119:33-40 (New Johnny Translation)

In my pursuit to be the man God has created to be, my mentor has challenged me to read through Psalm 119 on a monthly basis. The Psalm is broken into eight verse sections that are perfect for a quick meditation. The goal is to read through and pray back the Psalm to God, making it my own. I will be posting those prayers here.

Psalm 119:33-40 (NJT)

33 Lord I beg You to give me understanding of Your word so that I can learn to follow it and hold it close to my heart until the day I die.

34 If I can understand Your law I will be able to keep and obey it with my whole heart.

35 Please direct me as I try to follow Your commands because that is where I find delight.

36 Lord I am a selfish fool that constantly seeks my own desires. Turn my heart towards You.

37 Don't let me focus on things that have no value. I don't want to lose my life because I was not focusing on Your word.

38 You promised to do these things, and through your faithfulness I will learn to righteously fear and respect You.

39 I am terrified of being disgraced because I have failed to keep your commands. Please take away my dread.

40 What a passion I have for your word! I know that by following you my life will be saved because You are righteous.