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Psalm 119: 81-96
(Kaph)
81My soul fainteth for thy salvation:
but I hope in thy word.
82Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying,
When wilt thou comfort me?
83For I am become like a bottle in the smoke;
yet do I not forget thy statutes.
84How many are the days of thy servant?
when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?
85The proud have digged pits for me,
which are not after thy law.
86All thy commandments are faithful:
they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.
87They had almost consumed me upon earth;
but I forsook not thy precepts.
88Quicken me after thy lovingkindness;
so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.
(Lamedh)
89For ever, O Lord,
thy word is settled in heaven.
90Thy faithfulness is unto all generations:
thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.
91They continue this day according to thine ordinances:
for all are thy servants.
92Unless thy law had been my delights,
I should then have perished in mine affliction.
93I will never forget thy precepts:
for with them thou hast quickened me.
94I am thine, save me:
for I have sought thy precepts.
95The wicked have waited for me to destroy me:
but I will consider thy testimonies.
96I have seen an end of all perfection:
but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
My soul is weary and needs some propping up from time to time. I guess that's normal since we all deal with the struggles and conflicts of life. Sometimes, though, I get the thought that the propping up can come from a drink of wine, some porn, or even a cup of coffee. Of course, I know that relief is only momentary. The same way the energy from a candy bar only lasts for a few minutes and leaves you more drained when its gone.
Of course, I know that true strength and endurance comes from something deeper than that. I am grateful for the psalms for they remind me that although I have my struggles and conflict that God can give me that strength, and His word can give me that hope.
Thank you God for the strength and hope that you provide everyday. Continue to guide me on my journey. Quicken me after thy lovingkindness so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth. Unless thy law had been my delights, I should have perished in mine affliction. I am thine, save me...continue to save me. Amen.
Thanks for letting me share.
81My soul fainteth for thy salvation:
but I hope in thy word.
82Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying,
When wilt thou comfort me?
83For I am become like a bottle in the smoke;
yet do I not forget thy statutes.
84How many are the days of thy servant?
when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?
85The proud have digged pits for me,
which are not after thy law.
86All thy commandments are faithful:
they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.
87They had almost consumed me upon earth;
but I forsook not thy precepts.
88Quicken me after thy lovingkindness;
so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.
(Lamedh)
89For ever, O Lord,
thy word is settled in heaven.
90Thy faithfulness is unto all generations:
thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.
91They continue this day according to thine ordinances:
for all are thy servants.
92Unless thy law had been my delights,
I should then have perished in mine affliction.
93I will never forget thy precepts:
for with them thou hast quickened me.
94I am thine, save me:
for I have sought thy precepts.
95The wicked have waited for me to destroy me:
but I will consider thy testimonies.
96I have seen an end of all perfection:
but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
My soul is weary and needs some propping up from time to time. I guess that's normal since we all deal with the struggles and conflicts of life. Sometimes, though, I get the thought that the propping up can come from a drink of wine, some porn, or even a cup of coffee. Of course, I know that relief is only momentary. The same way the energy from a candy bar only lasts for a few minutes and leaves you more drained when its gone.
Of course, I know that true strength and endurance comes from something deeper than that. I am grateful for the psalms for they remind me that although I have my struggles and conflict that God can give me that strength, and His word can give me that hope.
Thank you God for the strength and hope that you provide everyday. Continue to guide me on my journey. Quicken me after thy lovingkindness so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth. Unless thy law had been my delights, I should have perished in mine affliction. I am thine, save me...continue to save me. Amen.
Thanks for letting me share.
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