9/18 Walking in God’s Word

Observations and how/what to pray/do from Psalm 119

 

God wants all of us – all of the time.

 

“Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart.”  Psalm 119:2

 

We discussed the idea of disciplining ourselves to read and study God’s Word prior to taking delight in it.  We talked about beginning to play an instrument – let’s say the guitar.  If I begin to play today – I’m not going to have much delight in it.  In fact, it will be a bit frustrating.  I will need to discipline myself to the process before I ever see the results of my efforts.  A simple, but practical example when we look at studying the Bible and taking “delight” in His Word.

 

We shared the “cycle” many of us have experienced in our maturation process as Christ followers.  Yes, we are all still continuing that journey.  J  It looks like this; however, please understand that this is just a model.  Your experiences may be different.

 

What I need to do:

1. Observe (v. 2)
2. Seek (v. 2)
3. Walk (v. 3)
4. Keep (vv. 4-5)
5. Give thanks (v. 7)
6. Learn (v. 7)
7. Meditate (v. 15)
8. Delight (v. 16, 47)
9. Trust in (v. 31)
10. Trust in (v. 42)
11. Wait for (v. 43)
12. Believe in vv. 44-45)

 

What I need to ask God to do (especially vv. 17 – 40):

1. Bless (vv. 1-2)
2. Help establish my ways to keep His law (v. 5)
3. Do not let me wander from your statutes (v. 10)
4. Teach me (vv. 12, 26, 33)
5. Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things from Your law (v. 18)
6. Take away reproach and contempt form me (v. 22)
7. Revive me (v. 25)
8. Make me understand/give me understanding (vv. 27, 34)
9. Strengthen me (v. 28)
10. Remove false ways from me (v. 29)

 

We looked at “WALKING-IN” God’s Word:

1. Ephesians 2:10 NASB – walk in
2. Romans 6:4 NASB – walk in
3. Colossians 3:10 NASB – walk in
4. 1 John 1:6-9 NASB – walk in the light

Some key phrases in Psalm 119  - psalm-119-study-notes

 

For next week:

Let’s look at verses 89-176. 

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