I will keep your statutes; do not utterly forsake me! I need God's presence in my life. Not just for a moment or for a long time, but forever. Not just when tragedy strikes me, but also when blessings abound. Not just in this life, but more so in the life to come. I need … Continue reading Longing for God’s Presence (Psalm 119:8)
Word and Worship (Psalm 119:7)
For a lot of people, the word rules has negative connotations. It is something that is restrictive, limiting and controlling. Our desire for independence and self-rule causes us to dislike rules imposed by others, including God's rules written in his Holy Book - the Bible. We complain that it is a burden too heavy for … Continue reading Word and Worship (Psalm 119:7)
The Pursuit (Psalm 119:2)
<< Blessed (Psalm 119:1) We all live by letting certain life principles or personal convictions guide or direct our thoughts, words, or actions. For example, the one who won the 700 million-peso jackpot in the lottery believes that luck may come his way. He spends 10 or 300 pesos believing that he has the right … Continue reading The Pursuit (Psalm 119:2)
Desiring God’s Word
The Book of Psalms are a feast for the human soul. Of the 150, one of my favorites is Psalm 119. The longest of all the psalms with 176 verses, it has a single theme which runs from beginning to end - the Word of God. Of the 176, here are some of my favorites: … Continue reading Desiring God’s Word