R³ Devotional - Day 150

Meditation and Prayers relating to the Law of God

Facts about Psalm 119…..It’s the longest chapter of the Bible with 176 verses. It’s an acrostic poem consisting of all 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet. There are 8 verses in each of the 22 stanzas. No one knows who wrote it; but some say Ezra, David, or Daniel.
Here are a few verses that portray the ideals and standards we are striving for:
REAL people committed to Christ, RELEVANT for those who need Christ, and READY to be on mission for Christ.
Aleph. “A”
How blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord.
Beth. “B”
I shall delight in Your statutes. I shall not forget Your word.
Gimel. “G”
Your testimonies also are my delight. They are my counselors.
Daleth. “D”
I shall run the way of Your commandments, for You will enlarge my heart.
He. “H”
Establish Your word to Your servant, as that which produces reverence for You.
Vav. “V” or “W”
I shall delight in Your commandments, which I love.
Zayin. “Z”
I have remembered Your ordinances from of old, O Lord, and comfort myself.
Heth. “H” or “Ch”
I am a companion of all those who fear You, and of those who keep Your precepts.
Teth. “T”
Teach me good discernment and knowledge, for I believe in Your commandments.
Yodh. “Y” or “I”
 O may Your lovingkindness comfort me, according to Your word to Your servant.
Kaph. “K”
All Your commandments are faithful; they have persecuted me with a lie; help me!
Lamedh. “L”
Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven.
Mem. “M”
How sweet are Your words to my taste! Yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
Nun. “N”
I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes forever, even to the end.
Samekh. “S”
My flesh trembles for fear of You, and I am afraid of Your judgments.
Ayin. “A” or “Ayin”
I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies.
Pe. “P”
Establish my footsteps in Your word, and do not let any iniquity have dominion over me.
Tsadhe. “Ts” or “Tz”
Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and Your law is truth.
Qoph. “Q”
Hear my voice according to Your lovingkindness; Revive me, O Lord, according to your ordinances.
Resh. “R”
The sum of your word is truth, and every one of Your righteous ordinances is everlasting.
Shin. “Sh”
Those who love Your law have great peace, and nothing causes them to stumble.
Tav. “T”
Let my lips utter praise, for You teach me Your statutes.

If this was the only chapter in the Bible, you could still live a REAL, RELEVANT, & READY life for Christ based on these 176 verses.