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What of the Double-Minded?

What of the Double-Minded?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who love your law and meditate on it all the day. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Do you have any doubts about your faith or God’s faithfulness?

James 1:6-8 (ESV) says,

“But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.”

In Psalm 119:113 (ESV) the psalmist does not sound double-minded.

“I hate the double-minded,
but I love your law.”

Are you double-minded? Unstable? Don’t have doubts. Affirm your faith right now by reading a praying a short prayer at the following website: http://www.4laws.com/laws/englishkgp/default.htm.

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More Understanding Than All My Teachers?

More Understanding Than All My Teachers?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who love your law and meditate on it all day. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Who was your best teacher? Most people can think of at least one teacher who influenced them greatly. Imagine reaching a point where you have greater understanding than your teachers. Although it might seem impossible, the psalmist in Psalm 119: 97-100 (ESV) declares it to be true.

“Oh how I love your law!
It is my meditation all the day.
Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies,
for it is ever with me.
I have more understanding than all my teachers,
for your testimonies are my meditation.
I understand more than the aged,
for I keep your precepts.”

Imagine meditating on Scripture all day, every day. The Bible says, you will be wiser than your enemies, more understanding then all your teachers, and understand more than those who are aged. Reading scripture and obeying God are worthy endeavors. Start. Continue. Praise God.

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A Lamp Unto My Feet?

A Lamp Unto My Feet?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who declare your word is a lamp unto their feet. In Jesus’ name, amen.

“Thy Word” by Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith is based on Psalm 119:105. The song begins,

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path

When I feel afraid
Think I’ve lost my way
Still you’re there right beside me
And nothing will I fear
As long as you are near
Please be near me to the end.

Psalm 119:105-106 (ESV) is a reminder to hold steadfast to God’s word, for in Scripture he shows us the way.

“Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
I have sworn an oath and confirmed it,
to keep your righteous rules.”

Do you ever feel like you need guidance? Are you in the throes of making a big decision? Don’t underestimate the power of God’s word to light the way. Ask God to direct you and light your path.

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Hold Back Your Feet from Every Evil?

Hold Back Your Feet from Every Evil?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know it is through you we am able to hold back our feet from every evil way in order to keep your word. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Along life’s journey there are many paths. Choosing which is the right one can be challenging. Yet, God’s word offers guidance for those who are seeking.

In Psalm 119:98-104 (ESV) we learn the psalmist loves God’s law and commandments. He wants to be faithful and to avoid evil.

“Oh how I love your law!
It is my meditation all the day.
Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies,
for it is ever with me.
I have more understanding than all my teachers,
for your testimonies are my meditation.
I understand more than the aged,
for I keep your precepts.
I hold back my feet from every evil way,
in order to keep your word.
I do not turn aside from your rules,
for you have taught me.
How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!
Through your precepts I get understanding;
therefore I hate every false way.”

Want to make the right choices in life? Choose to take God at his word. It is with God’s help you can keep from stumbling.

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Your Word Is Firmly Fixed?

Your Word Is Firmly Fixed?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know your word is firmly fixed in the heavens. In Jesus name, amen.

God’s word and the heavens are intertwined in Scripture. For example, Luke 16:17 (ESV) says, “But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for one dot of the Law to become void.”

Psalm 119:89 (ESV) tells us,

“Forever, O Lord, your word
is firmly fixed in the heavens.
Your faithfulness endures to all generations;
you have established the earth, and it stands fast.”

Take a look at a sunrise, a sunset, or a night sky.

Prayer is simply talking to God. So pray. Ask him to reveal himself. Expect his reply.

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Persecute with Falsehood?

Persecute with Falsehood?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who persist in their faith in the face of persecution. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Ever felt like someone is out to get you, and that that someone is about to succeed?

In Ancient Israel we learn of a similar situation in Psalm 119:86-87 (ESV) where the persecutors are about to prevail.

“All your commandments are sure;
they persecute me with falsehood; help me!
They have almost made an end of me on earth,
but I have not forsaken your precepts.”

Even in the face of the adversity, the psalmist maintains firm reliance on God’s commandments and precepts.

Do the attacks seem relentless? Even in the face of adversity, stay focused on God’s word.

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