I Lift Up My Eyes
Psalm 123 I Lift Up My Eyes Continue reading I Lift Up My Eyes
Tag: Psalms
Let Us Go to the House of the Lord
Psalm 122 Let Us Go to the House of the Lord. We must understand the importance of unity among the people of God. #devotional #bible #psalms Continue reading Let Us Go to the House of the Lord
I Lift My Eyes to the Hills
I am out of town and working from my phone. Please excuse any strange formatting that may result. Reading the Word Psalm 121 (ESV) 1 I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? 2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. 4 Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand. 6 The sun shall not strike you … Continue reading I Lift My Eyes to the Hills
Among Those Who Hate Peace
I am currently out of town and working from my phone. Please excuse any strange formatting that may result. Reading the Word Psalm 120:1-7 (ESV) 1 In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me. 2 Deliver me, O Lord, from lying lips, from a deceitful tongue. 3 What shall be given to you, and what more shall be done to you, you deceitful tongue? 4 A warrior’s sharp arrows, with glowing coals of the broom tree! 5 Woe to me, that I sojourn in Meshech, that I dwell among the tents of Kedar! 6 Too long … Continue reading Among Those Who Hate Peace
Let My Cry Come before You
Reading the Word Psalm 119:169–176 (ESV) 169 Let my cry come before you, O Lord; give me understanding according to your word! 170 Let my plea come before you; deliver me according to your word. 171 My lips will pour forth praise, for you teach me your statutes. 172 My tongue will sing of your word, for all your commandments are right. 173 Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts. 174 I long for your salvation, O Lord, and your law is my delight. 175 Let my soul live and praise you, and … Continue reading Let My Cry Come before You
Great Peace
Reading the Word Psalm 119:161–168 (ESV) 161 Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words. 162 I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil. 163 I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your law. 164 Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous rules. 165 Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble. 166 I hope for your salvation, O Lord, and I do your commandments. 167 My soul keeps your testimonies; I love them exceedingly. 168 I keep your precepts and testimonies, … Continue reading Great Peace
Redeem Me. Give Me Life.
Reading the Word Psalm 119:153–160 (ESV) 153 Look on my affliction and deliver me, for I do not forget your law. 154 Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise! 155 Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes. 156 Great is your mercy, O Lord; give me life according to your rules. 157 Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, but I do not swerve from your testimonies. 158 I look at the faithless with disgust, because they do not keep your commands. 159 Consider how I love your … Continue reading Redeem Me. Give Me Life.
I Hope in Your Words
Shaped by the Word is a daily, Bible-reading devotional. I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do include a suggested reading from Scripture. Please be sure to subscribe to this page so you can follow along each day. We are currently reading through the Book of Psalms. Reading the Word Psalm 119:145–152 (ESV) 145 With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord! I will keep your statutes. 146 I call to you; save me, that I may observe your testimonies. 147 I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in your words. 148 … Continue reading I Hope in Your Words
Your Law Is True
Reading the Word Psalm 119:137–144 (ESV) 137 Righteous are you, O Lord, and right are your rules. 138 You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness. 139 My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget your words. 140 Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it. 141 I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts. 142 Your righteousness is righteous forever, and your law is true. 143 Trouble and anguish have found me out, but your commandments are my delight. 144 Your testimonies are righteous forever; give me understanding that … Continue reading Your Law Is True
Make Your Face Shine upon Me
Reading the Word Psalm 119:129–136 (ESV) 129 Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them. 130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. 131 I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commandments. 132 Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way with those who love your name. 133 Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me. 134 Redeem me from man’s oppression, that I may keep your precepts. 135 Make your face shine upon your servant, and … Continue reading Make Your Face Shine upon Me
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