7 Psalm 119 Prayers One

7 Psalm 119 Prayers: One

5/2/2023

Dear God, I come before You today with a humble heart, seeking Your #guidance and #wisdom. I ask that You would #teach me Your statutes, and help me to understand and follow them more closely. Your Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Help me to walk in Your ways and to keep Your commandments. Help me to #meditate on Your Word day and night, that I may know Your will and follow it with all my heart. #God, I know that Your statutes are good and perfect and that they... #prayer

Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Book of Psalms. It is also the longest chapter in the entire Bible, consisting of 176 verses. It is an acrostic poem. Each section of eight verses begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The psalm is divided into twenty-two stanzas. Each of which corresponds to a letter of the Hebrew alphabet.

The theme of the psalm is the greatness and importance of God's Word and the psalmist's love for it.

The psalmist uses a variety of synonyms and metaphors to describe the Word of God. He uses words like "law," "statutes," and "testimonies." We also read words like "precepts," "commandments," "judgments," "ways," and "ordinances." The psalmist also uses personal pronouns to express his love and devotion to God's Word.

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The psalm is widely attributed to King David. However, some scholars believe it was written by someone else. It is believed by many to have been penned following the Jew's exile in Babylon. The exact date of its composition is unknown.

Overall, Psalm 119 is a celebration of the importance of God's Word in the life of the faithful. It is also a call for us to obey and follow His Word. It's a hymn of praise and is often used in liturgical readings. It has been set to music by many composers. It can also be a prayer.

Today, let's look at the first of seven prayers that as believers we should be praying from Psalm 119.

1. "Teach me Your statutes.”

"Blessed are You, O Lord; teach me Your statutes! With my lips I declare all the rules of Your mouth. In the way of Your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches." Psalm 119:12-14

Dear God,
I come before You today with a humble heart, seeking Your guidance and wisdom. I ask that You would teach me Your statutes, and help me to understand and follow them more closely.

Your Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Help me to walk in Your ways and to keep Your commandments. Help me to meditate on Your Word day and night, that I may know Your will and follow it with all my heart.

God, I know that Your statutes are good and perfect and that they lead to a blessed and fulfilling life. Help me to trust in Your Word and to obey it with joy and gladness. Give me the desire to learn more about Your ways, and to grow in knowledge and understanding of Your truth.

God, I pray that You would give me a heart that delights in Your testimonies. I also pray that I may find joy and peace in following Your ways. Help me to be faithful in all things, and to seek Your will in everything I do.

Thank You, God, for Your Word and for the guidance it provides. I pray that You would continue to teach me Your statutes and help me to walk in Your ways all the days of my life.

In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

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12 Comments

Jerralea Winn Miller link

5/2/2023 09:34:35 am

Thanks for teaching us how to apply Ps. 119 to our lives. I want to be taught God's ways, for mine have gotten me nowhere!

I often call myself a bible enthusiast, so Ps. 119 is near and dear to my heart.

Patsy Burnette link

5/2/2023 09:43:11 am

You are so very welcome Jerralea! It's great to hear that you're passionate about studying the Bible and that Psalm 119 has a special place in your heart. The wisdom and guidance found in the Bible can certainly be applied to our lives in powerful ways. :)

Maryleigh link

5/2/2023 12:57:29 pm

You post made me think about how hard it is for me to find pleasure in rules - yet it made me want to learn how to find pleasure in His law instead of it feeling like a I'm about to get into trouble. I remember reading in The Way of a Pilgrim to pray the Jesus Prayer, even though you might not see the power of it - to just keep praying and enlightenment will happen. I think maybe that's what I need to do with Psalm 119 - and God will grow within me pleasure in His law.

5/2/2023 01:04:12 pm

It's great, Maryleigh, to hear this post has encouraged you to explore finding pleasure in God's law. It can be challenging to change our mindset to find joy in rules, but with perseverance and faith, it is possible. Rules are like fences. They're not meant to hem us in but for our protection. Keep seeking God and trusting Him. I encourage you to keep reading and meditating on Psalm 119 and ask God to help you find pleasure in His law.

Gayl link

5/2/2023 06:35:27 pm

I love your idea of praying through Psalm 119. It is a beautiful psalm and such a good reminder of why God's Word is so important and how we need to love it. Blessings to you! I'm your neighbor at #InspireMeMonday

5/2/2023 06:40:11 pm

Thank you for your kind words, Gayl! Yes, Psalm 119 is a powerful reminder of the importance of God's Word in our lives and a beautiful prayer to meditate on. May you also be blessed as you seek to grow in your love for and obedience to God's Word.

Deborah Rutherford link

5/2/2023 06:50:26 pm

I just did a study on Psalm 119 and love the idea of praying through it. It is beautiful Psalm and I look forward to reading more of your prayers.

5/2/2023 06:52:36 pm

Thank you, Deborah, for sharing your experience studying Psalm 119! It's a wonderful idea to use it as a guide for prayer, as it's one of the most beautiful and inspiring psalms in the Bible. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it and found it helpful.

Michele Morin link

5/3/2023 08:52:21 am

I attended a graduation ceremony in which the teens had been memorizing Psalm 119:1-16, and I will never forget the impact of hearing those young voices declaring, “I will not forget your Word…”
Gorgeous!

5/3/2023 08:58:15 am

Michele, isn't it wonderful to witness young people engaging with and cherishing meaningful Scripture!? Hearing their voices declare their commitment to remembering the Word can be a powerful and inspiring experience. I can't believe it's graduation time already! Where has the first part of the year gone!?

Debbie Wilson link

5/3/2023 09:32:49 am

Psalm 119 has verses that have encouraged me many times, especially when dealing with those in authority who don't have wisdom. :-)

5/3/2023 10:38:18 am

Psalm 119 is a beautiful and inspiring portion of Scripture that can bring comfort and encouragement in difficult times. Its verses are rich in wisdom and provide guidance for those seeking to follow God's ways.

When dealing with people in authority who lack wisdom, it can be helpful to remember Psalm 119:66, which says, "Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments." This verse reminds us to seek God's wisdom and guidance when facing challenging situations and to trust in His commandments.

May the words of Psalm 119 continue to encourage and strengthen you in your journey of faith Debbie. :)