Take The Psalm 119 Challenge

This past Sunday we celebrated our love for the Bible. (God's Word) As part of this, a challenge was given to read and meditate on Psalm 119, the longest chapter of the Bible. What is so amazing about this chapter is not only it's length but the depth and love the Psalmist has for God's Word. Almost every verse in this Psalm has a reference to God's Word, His Laws, His Principles Etc

Here's the challenge: Over the next few days, read slowly Psalm 119 and look for ways the Word of God impacts your life. Write your responses in a journal or notebook. (Don't skip the writing.)

Here is a sample of what I am doing this week as I meditate on Psalm 119. (Taken from my journal.)

Complete The Sentence (Verse by Verse)

Your Word.....
Vs 1&2 Brings blessing into my life...
Vs 4 Is to be fully obeyed...
Vs 7,8 Is to be learned and obeyed....
Vs 9 Helps me to live a life of purity....

Your Word.....
Vs 11 Is to be hidden in my heart...
Vs 14 Causes me to rejoice....
Vs 15 Is to be mediated on...
Vs 16 Is my delight....
Vs 18 Is wonderful...

Your Word.....
Vs 20 Is the longing of my soul....
Vs 24 Counsels me...
Vs 25 Renews my life

I ADDED MORE SUNDAY AUGUST 3rd (From my Journal)
Vs 27 Is to be understsood...
Vs 28 Strengthens me when I am weary...
Vs 29 Is gracious to me...
Vs 30 Is the way of truth....
Vs 31 Is to be held onto...
Vs 32 Sets my heart free.....
Vs 33 Is to be followed all the days of my life...

Your Word.....
Vs 34 Gives me understanding....
Vs 35 Directs my life...
Vs 36 Keeps me from selfish gain....
Vs 37 Renews my life....
Vs 38 Is good....
Vs 40 Is what I long for...
Vs 41 Promises me your unfailing love....
Vs 42 Can be trusted when I am taunted....
Vs 44 Is to be obeyed for ever and ever....
Vs 45 Helps me to walk in freedom...

More Added From My Journal

Your Word....
Vs 46 Will be spoken before kings and those in authority.
Vs 47, 48 I love and meditate on
Vs 49 Gives me hope...
Vs 50 Keeps me steadfast in adversity.
Vs 54 Is the theme of my song..
Vs 55 I will keep..
Vs 56 Is to be practiced and obeyed..
Vs 59 Guides my steps,,
Vs 61 Will not be forgotten even in hard times.

Your Word....
Vs 65-66 Is my source of good judgment
Vs 67 Keeps my from going astray.
Vs 69,70 Is the delight of my heart.
Vs 71 Becomes clearer in my afflictions.
Vs 72 Is more precious to me than gold or silver.
Vs 74 I put my hope in.
Vs 78 I will meditate on.
Vs 81 Is my hope when I am fainting..
Vs 86 Is trustworthy.
Vs 87 Keeps me steadfast in conflict
Vs 88 Preserves my life..

More Added August 19th


Your Word
Vs 89 O Lord is eternal.
Vs 91 Endures to this day.
Vs 92 Is my delight even in afflication.
Vs 93 Renews my life.
Vs 95 I ponder on.
Vs 97 I love and mediate on.
Vs 98 Makes me wise.
Vs 100 Gives me understanding.
Vs 103 Is sweet like honey.
Vs 105 Is the light of my life.

Your Word
Vs 106 I will follow.
Vs 107 Renews me in times of suffering.
Vs 110 Protects me from the wicked.
Vs 111 Is my heritage.
Vs 111 Is the joy of my heart.
Vs 112 I am set on until the very end.
Vs 114 Is my refuge and shield.
Vs 116 Sustains me.
Vs 119,20 I love.

Your Word
Vs 125 I desire to understand.
Vs 126 Must not be broken.
Vs 127 I love more than pure gold.
Vs 129 Is wonderful to obey.
Vs 130 Is the light of my life.
Vs 131 Is light for my life
Vs 133 Directs my footsteps.
Vs 137 Is right and trustworthy.
Vs 140 Has been thoroughly tested..
Vs 143 Is my delight in trouble and distress.


Keep going yourself. I know you can do this. Just start, do about 20 - 30 verses a day and you will have a fresh love and passion for God's Word yourself.

Go for it. Take The Challenge.
Pastor Dave

"My Delight, My Longing, My Hope" Recent sermon from Psalm 119. As well, an inspiring testimony of an lady raised in an atheist family who came to faith in Christ through the ministry of a Gideon Bible.