PrayerBits for Friday

PrayerBits

A bite sized devotional program
produced by the West Side Presbyterian Church

Friday

Scripture lesson: Psalm 119:105-112 I am miserable but won't stop trying

Time to reflect: Out of this very long and systematic Psalm is this chaotic passage where the writer seems to be in mental distress flitting back and forth between his anguish and his determination to be faithful to God. The Psalms were written by real people with real emotions.

Moving Throughout the day: Meditate on how hard it is to keep doing what is right and what God expects of you during times of trial.

Scripture:

Your word is a lamp to my feet
       and a light for my path.

  I have taken an oath and confirmed it,
       that I will follow your righteous laws.

  I have suffered much;
       preserve my life, O LORD, according to your word.

  Accept, O LORD, the willing praise of my mouth,
       and teach me your laws.

  Though I constantly take my life in my hands,
       I will not forget your law.

  The wicked have set a snare for me,
       but I have not strayed from your precepts.

Your statutes are my heritage forever;
       they are the joy of my heart.

My heart is set on keeping your decrees
       to the very end.