Bible Reading: 2081002

Psalm 115-122

“But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased. Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not: They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not: They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat. They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth in them.” Psalm 115:3-8

Lord, I thank Thee that Thou art not like unto the gods of men but Thou art the God of all creation. You are infinitely above all creation. Lord, I know that there are many idols in my life…things that sway my heart from Thee, and as Thy word says, I am like unto them. Lord, help me to follow after Thee and to cast aside all sin and weight that would keep me from Thee.

“O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people. For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth forever. Praise ye the LORD.” Psalm 117: 1-2

Lord, I thank Thee for Thy loving kindness and Thy mercy. I thank Thee that Thy truth endureth forever. I praise Thee and magnify Thee and ask that Thou wouldst help me to honor Thee with my whole heart. Help me not to stray and to hide myself in Thee.

“I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.” Psalm 118:7

Lord, of a truth, I shall not die until my earthly usefulness is done. I know that no matter what I might face, I will endure and be strengthened by Thee. Lord, my desire is to declare Thy wondrous works to all nations and that from generation to generation Thy work through me would endure. Help me to stand fast and to trust in Thee with my whole heart.

"The also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways." Psalm 119:3

Lord, I pray that Thou wouldst fill me with Thy word that I would do no iniquity. I know that without Thy word that it is impossible for me to stand...why then do I allow myself to be drawn away. Truly my flesh wars with my spirit: only when Thy word is fresh within me does my spirit see triumph over my flesh...and even then, there are battles lost in the midst. Help me to walk in Thy ways and keep my paths straight.

"Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness." Psalm 119:36

Lord, I have desired to be somone of great wealth...and though my heart has been toward thy ministry and being someone who provides for the needs of thy servant...I know that in my sinful state, I easily could be swayed. Lord, let not the love of money enter into my heart and incline my heart unto Thy word that I might not sin against Thee.