Psalm 119:20

New International Version (NIV)

²⁰ My soul is consumed with longing
for your laws at all times.

 

The Message

My soul is starved and hungry, ravenous!—
insatiable for your nourishing commands.

Psalm 119:19

New International Version (NIV)

¹⁹ I am a stranger on earth;
do not hide your commands from me.

 

 

The Message
I’m a stranger in these parts;
give me clear directions.

 

Here is the article we received on Sunday.

 

12 THINGS SATAN DOES TO GET VICTORY OVER CHRISTIANS

Satan said to a convention of Demons, “As long as Christians stay close to God, we have no power over them. So here are 12 things you can do to get victory over Christians.”

1) Keep them busy with non essentials.

2) Tempt them to overspend and go into debt.

3) Make them work long hours to maintain empty life styles.

4) Discourage them from spending family time together, for when their homes disintegrate there is no refuge from work.

5) Over stimulate their minds with television and computers, so they can’t hear God speaking to them.

6) Fill their coffee tables and nightstands with newspapers and magazines so they have no time to read the Bible.

7) Flood their mailboxes with sweepstakes promotions and get rich quick schemes to keep them chasing material things.

8) Put glamour models on TV and on magazine covers to keep them focused on outward appearances. That way they will be dissatisfied with themselves and dissatisfied with their mates.

9) Make sure couples are too exhausted for physical intimacy so they will be tempted to look elsewhere.

10) Make Santa and the easter bunny bigger than Jesus to divert them from remembering the real meaning of the holiday.

11) Involve them in good causes so they won’t have time for eternal ones.

12) Make them self satisfied. Keep them busy working in their own strength so they’ll never know the joy of God’s power working through them.

Remember my demons, keep them busy! Busy! Busy! Because we know what it stands for:

* B=BEING

* U=UNDER

* S=SATANS

* Y=YOKE

This article was supplied by Lisa Banks.

Psalm 119:18

Psalm 119:18

New International Version (NIV)

¹⁸ Open my eyes that I may see
wonderful things in your law.

 

 

The Message:

Open my eyes so I can see
what you show me of your miracle-wonders.

 

 

 

Psalm 119:17

¹⁷ 

Psalm 119:17

NIV

Be good to your servant while I live,

  that I may obey your word.

The Message

Be generous with me and I’ll live a full life;
    not for a minute will I take my eyes off your road.

Psalm 119:9-16

Psalm 119: 9-16

(NIV)

ב Beth

⁹ How can a young person stay on the path of purity?
By living according to your word.
¹⁰ I seek you with all my heart;
do not let me stray from your commands.
¹¹ I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you.
¹² Praise be to you, Lord;
teach me your decrees.
¹³ With my lips I recount
all the laws that come from your mouth.
¹⁴ I rejoice in following your statutes
as one rejoices in great riches.
¹⁵ I meditate on your precepts
and consider your ways.
¹⁶ I delight in your decrees;
I will not neglect your word.

 

The Message:

^9-16 How can a young person live a clean life?
By carefully reading the map of your Word.
I’m single-minded in pursuit of you;
don’t let me miss the road signs you’ve posted.
I’ve banked your promises in the vault of my heart
so I won’t sin myself bankrupt.
Be blessed, God;
train me in your ways of wise living.
I’ll transfer to my lips
all the counsel that comes from your mouth;
I delight far more in what you tell me about living
than in gathering a pile of riches.
I ponder every morsel of wisdom from you,
I attentively watch how you’ve done it.
I relish everything you’ve told me of life,
I won’t forget a word of it.

Psalm 119:16

Psalm 119:16

New International Version (NIV)

¹⁶ I delight in your decrees;
    I will not neglect your word.

The Message:

I relish everything you’ve told me of life,
    I won’t forget a word of it.

Psalm 119:15

Psalm 119:15

New International Version (NIV)

¹⁵ I meditate on your precepts
    and consider your ways.

The Message

I ponder every morsel of wisdom from you,
    I attentively watch how you’ve done it.

Psalm 119:14

Psalm 119:14

New International Version (NIV)

¹⁴ I rejoice in following your statutes
    as one rejoices in great riches.

The Message

I delight far more in what you tell me about living
    than in gathering a pile of riches.

Psalm 119:13

Psalm 119:13

New International Version (NIV)

¹³ With my lips I recount
    all the laws that come from your mouth.

The Message:

I’ll transfer to my lips
    all the counsel that comes from your mouth;

Psalm 119:12

Psalm 119:12

New International Version (NIV)

¹² Praise be to you, Lord;
    teach me your decrees.

Psalm 119:12

Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)

¹² Lord, you are worthy of praise!
    Teach me your laws.

Psalm 119:11

Psalm 119:11

New International Version (NIV)

¹¹ I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you.

The Message

I’ve banked your promises in the vault of my heart
so I won’t sin myself bankrupt.

Psalm 119:10

Psalm 119:10

New International Version (NIV)

¹⁰ I seek you with all my heart;
do not let me stray from your commands.

The Message

I’m single-minded in pursuit of you;
don’t let me miss the road signs you’ve posted.

Psalm 119:9

PSALMS 119:9
How can a young person stay on the path of purity?
By living according to your word. (NIV)


How can a young person live a clean life?
By carefully reading the map of your Word.
The Message



Don't forget to come tonight!

How can a young woman keep her way pure?  By living according toYour Word!

Psalm 119: 1-8

א Aleph (alphabetic acrostic)

¹ Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,
who walk according to the law of the Lord.
² Blessed are those who keep his statutes
and seek him with all their heart—
³ they do no wrong
but follow his ways.
⁴ You have laid down precepts
that are to be fully obeyed.
⁵ Oh, that my ways were steadfast
in obeying your decrees!
⁶ Then I would not be put to shame
when I consider all your commands.
⁷ I will praise you with an upright heart
as I learn your righteous laws.
⁸ I will obey your decrees;
do not utterly forsake me.

Psalm 119

The Message (MSG)

119

 ^1-8 You’re blessed when you stay on course,
walking steadily on the road revealed by God.
You’re blessed when you follow his directions,
doing your best to find him.
That’s right—you don’t go off on your own;
you walk straight along the road he set.
You, God, prescribed the right way to live;
now you expect us to live it.
Oh, that my steps might be steady,
keeping to the course you set;
Then I’d never have any regrets
in comparing my life with your counsel.
I thank you for speaking straight from your heart;
I learn the pattern of your righteous ways.
I’m going to do what you tell me to do;
don’t ever walk off and leave me.

Psalm 119:8

Psalm 119:8

New International Version (NIV)

⁸ I will obey your decrees;
do not utterly forsake me.

The Message:

I’m going to do what you tell me to do;
don’t ever walk off and leave me.

Psalm 119:7

Psalm 119:7

New International Version (NIV)

⁷ I will praise you with an upright heart
as I learn your righteous laws.

The Message

I thank you for speaking straight from your heart;
I learn the pattern of your righteous ways

Psalm 119:6

Psalm 119:6

New International Version (NIV)

⁶ Then I would not be put to shame
when I consider all your commands.

 

The Message:

 

Then I’d never have any regrets
in comparing my life with your counsel.

Psalm 119:5

Psalm 119:5

New International Version (NIV)

⁵ Oh, that my ways were steadfast
in obeying your decrees!

The Message (MSG)

Oh, that my steps might be steady,
keeping to the course you set

stead·fast

adjective \ˈsted-ˌfast also -fəst\

Definition of STEADFAST

1

a: firmly fixed in place : immovable

b: not subject to change <the steadfast doctrine of original sin — Ellen Glasgow>

2

: firm in belief, determination, or adherence : loyal <her followers have remained steadfast>

Psalm 119:4

Psalm 119:4

New International Version (NIV)

⁴ You have laid down precepts
that are to be fully obeyed.

THE MESSAGE

4 You, God, prescribed the right way to live;
now you expect us to live it.

Remember this sunny day at Lake Madison?!

Psalm 119:3

Psalm 119:3

New International Version (NIV)

³ they do no wrong
but follow his ways.

The Message
That’s right—you don’t go off on your own;
you walk straight along the road he set.

Psalm 119:2

Psalm 119:2

Blessed are those who keep his statutes
    and seek him with all their heart (NIV)

You’re blessed when you follow his directions,
    doing your best to find him.  (The Message)



What do Sword Sisters do? (from Pastor John's sermon Jan 20.  Neh 12:44-13:14)
1.  They help us encounter God's Character
2.  They help us encounter God's Word
3.  They help us encounter God's Work

Psalm 119:1

¹ 
Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,
    who walk according to the law of the Lord. (NIV)


You’re blessed when you stay on course,
    walking steadily on the road revealed by God.
  (The Message)


Here is the Navigator prayer idea that Jane shared this morning:

Got Seven Minutes for God?

Most Christians will tell you that they firmly believe in the importance of spending regular time in God’s Word and in prayer each day. Yet, so many of us struggle to do this consistently. Perhaps that’s because we think this time with God has to be a monumental, mystical experience. In fact, you can begin developing this spiritual discipline in as little as seven minutes a day. 
How do you spend these seven minutes? Longtime Navigator Bob Foster developed a simple outline, called Seven Minutes with God, to help Christians cultivate the discipline of daily devotions. 

½ Minute—Preparing Your Heart
Invest the first 30 seconds preparing your heart. You might pray, “Lord, cleanse my heart so You can speak to me through the Scriptures. Make my mind alert, my soul active, and my heart responsive. Surround me with Your presence during this time.”
4 Minutes—Listening to God (Scripture Reading)
Take the next four minutes to read the Bible. Your greatest need is to hear a word from God. Allow the Word to strike fire in your heart. Meet the Author!
2½ Minutes—Talking to God (Prayer)
After God has spoken through His Book, then speak to Him in prayer. One method is to incorporate four areas of prayer that you can remember with the word ACTS.

A - Adoration. This is the purest kind of prayer because it’s all for God. Tell the Lord that you love Him. Reflect on His greatness.

C - Confession. Having seen Him, you now want to be sure every sin is cleansed and forsaken. “Confession” comes from a root word meaning “to agree together with.” When we apply this to prayer, it means we agree with God’s estimation of what we’ve done. 

T - Thanksgiving. Think of several specific things to thank Him for: your family, your business, your church—even thank Him for hardships.

S - Supplication. This means to “ask for, earnestly and humbly.” Ask for others, then ask for yourself. Include people around the world, missionaries, friends, and those who have yet to hear about Jesus.

“This is simply a guide,” Bob emphasized. “Very soon you will discover that it is impossible to spend only seven minutes with the Lord. An amazing thing happens—seven minutes become 20, and it’s not long before you’re spending 30 precious minutes with Him.”