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The Old 119th - Fellowship of Ailbe
Confirm to your servant your promise, that you may be feared. These great and precious promises, Lord, must inspire a fear of You in me that is terror at being in the Presence of the Almighty while being awed at the Power of the Living God and being completely overwhelmed…
Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! Lord, guide me into the proper priorities, seeking first Your kingdom and Your righteousness. Keep me from being concerned with my selfish desire, but direct me in serving my neighbors and into supplying their spiritual and temporal needs Turn…
Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart. Understanding/wisdom/discernment--all interconnected, all absolutely necessary and all a gift through the Holy Spirit to enable me to walk along the King's Highway. The Way of Righteousness, Peace and Joy in the Holy Spirit. Lead…
Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes; and I will keep it to the end. This has got to be heart learning, not head learning. Lord, teach me, transform me, make me totally new. It is impossible for me to live according to Your Word without such a…
Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes; and I will keep it to the end. (34) Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart. (35) Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it. (36) Incline…
I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart! What does an enlarged heart provide? Strength, endurance, vitality and joie de vivre. The result is that I run through life, I am filled with the righteousness, peace and joy that is life in the Spirit,…
I cling to your testimonies, O LORD; let me not be put to shame! An interesting linkage of thoughts, the Psalmist is more concerned about failing to be faithful to You than anything else. It would be the expected reaction from someone who was not striving to be obedient to…
Put false ways far from me and graciously teach me your law! False ways--hypocrisy. Whitewashing sin with a skim coating of pride and religiosity. Yet it is the Law that exposes this false way of living and brings me into the Kingdom to live in the righteousness, peace and joy…
My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word! As troubles mount and woes accumulate, it is Your word that brings me strength. It is the constant reminder that You are always faithful and that Your promises are yea and amen for those You love.
When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes! "Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand." When I am in a spirit of repentance, your great mercy leads me into the Kingdom by revealing Your statutes, Your way of living and training me up…
My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word! My soul does cling to the dust, to the sin and corruption of the old man, but You, O, Lord, are the One who draws me back to You, seeking constantly to restore this wayward child to…
My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word! When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes! Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works. My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me…
Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors. How good is it to have a absolutely trustworthy guide to all of life's issues? To hear those precious words, "Thus saith the Lord."? This is better than fine wine, better than pure gold, this is treasure beyond valuation. This is…
Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statutes. This is a matter of focus, a determination to seek Your Kingdom and righteousness first in my life. I must be continuously pouring Your Word into me to provide that armor, that shield to protect me…
You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones, who wander from your commandments. Your perfection demands that You not allow sin or evil in Your presence. It cannot be tolerated among those who claim to be committed to be Your disciples. Bring Your just discipline to bear against those who make the…