I was going to put some of my favorite scriptures from Psalm 119,
The Passion Translation, in my Christmas note but there were so many that were beautiful, even when I cut many out, it would be too long. So here are a lot of good scriptures to encourage you. An early Christmas gift.
35 Guide me into the paths that please you,
for I take delight in all that you say.
40 See how I long with cravings for more of your ways?
Let your righteousness revive my spirit!
Trust in the Lord
41 May your tender love overwhelm me, O Lord,
for you are my Savior and you keep your promises.
47 My passion and delight is in your word,
for I love what you say to me!
48 I long for more revelation of your truth,
for I love the light of your word as I meditate on your decrees.
My Comfort
49 Lord, never forget the promises you’ve made to me,
for they are my hope and confidence.
50 In all of my affliction I find great comfort in your promises,
for they have kept me alive!
52 Your revelation-light is eternal;
I’m encouraged every time I think about your truth
54 As I journey through life, I put all your statutes to music;
they become the theme of my joyous songs. (This one rang true with the song that Steve Scheffler produced with the words to my poem, RESTORE THEM TO YOU)
55 Throughout the night I think of you, dear God;
I treasure your every word to me.
My Heart Is Devoted to You
57 You are my satisfaction, Lord, and all that I need,
so I’m determined to do everything you say.
58 With all my heart I seek your favor;
pour out your grace on me as you promised!
62 In the middle of the night I awake to give thanks to you
because of all your revelation-light; so right and true!
64 Give me more revelation of your ways,
for I see your love and tender care everywhere.
My True Treasure
65 Your extravagant kindness to me
makes me want to follow your words even more!
66 Teach me how to make good decisions,
and give me revelation-light, for I believe in your commands.
68 Everything you do is beautiful, flowing from your goodness;
teach me the power of your wonderful words!
72 The words you speak to me are worth more
than all the riches and wealth in the whole world!
I Will Follow Your Ways
123 As a lovesick lover, I yearn for more of your salvation
and for your virtuous promises.
124 Let me feel your tender love, for I am yours.
Give me more understanding of your wonderful ways.
125 I need more revelation from your word
to know more about you, for I’m in love with you!
127 Truly, your message of truth means more to me
than a vault filled with the purest gold.
128 Every word you speak, every truth revealed, is always right
and beautiful to me, for I hate what is phony or false.
I Long to Obey You
129 Your marvelous words are living miracles;
no wonder I long to obey everything you say.
130 Break open your word within me until revelation-light shines out!
Those with open hearts are given insight into your plans.
131 I open my mouth and inhale the word of God
because I crave the revelation of your commands.
132 Turn your heart to me, Lord, and show me your grace
like you do to every one of your godly lovers.
133 Prepare before me a path filled with your promises,
and don’t allow even one sin to have dominion over me.
135 Smile on me, your loving servant.[a]
Instruct me on what is right in your eyes.
His Word Is True
140 All your promises glow with fire;[b]
that’s why I’m a lover of your word.
141 Even though I’m considered insignificant and despised
by the world, I’ll never abandon your ways.
142 Your righteousness has no end; it is everlasting,
and your rules are perfectly fair.
143 Even though my troubles overwhelm me with anguish,
I still delight and cherish every message you speak to me.
144 Give me more revelation so that I can live for you,
for nothing is more pure and eternal than your truth.
Save Me, God
145 Answer my passionate prayer, O Lord,
and I’ll obey everything you say.
146 Save me, God, and I’ll follow your every instruction.
147 Before the day dawns, I’ll be crying out for help
and wrapping your words into my life.
148 I lie awake every night pondering your promises to me.
149 Lord, listen to my heart’s cry, for I know your love is real for me;
breathe life into me again by the revelation of your justice.
but they are all so far away from your laws.
151 God, you are near me always, so close to me;
every one of your commands reveals truth.
152 I’ve known all along how true and unchanging
is every word you speak, established forever!
Breathe Life into Me Again
153 Look upon all my misery and come be my hero to rescue me,
for I will never forget what you’ve revealed to me.
154 Take my side and defend me in these sufferings;
redeem me and revive me, just like you promised you would.
155 The wicked are so far from salvation,
for they could not care less about your message of truth.
156 Your tender mercies are what I need, O God;
give me back my life again
159 Lord, see how much I truly love your instructions.
So in your tender kindness, breathe life into me again.
160 The sum total of all your words adds up to absolute truth,
and every one of your righteous decrees is everlasting.
Devoted to God’s Word
162 Your promises are the source of my bubbling joy;
the revelation of your word thrills me
like one who has discovered hidden treasure.
163 I despise every lie and hate every falsehood,
for I am passionate about keeping your precepts.
164 I stop to praise you seven times a day,
all because your ways are perfect!
165 There is such a great peace and well-being that comes
to the lovers of your word, and they will never be offended.
166 Lord, I’m longing for more of your salvation,
for I want to do what pleases you.
167 My love for your ways is indescribable;
in my innermost being I want to follow them perfectly!
168 I will keep your instructions and follow your counsel;
all my ways are an open book before you.
I Want to Follow You
169 Lord, listen to my prayer. It’s like a sacrifice I bring to you;
I must have more revelation of your word!
170 Take my words to heart when I ask you, Lord;
rescue me, just like you promised!
171 I offer you my joyous praise for all that you’ve taught me.
172 Your wonderful words will become my song of worship,
for everything you’ve commanded is perfect and true.
175 Invigorate my life so that I can praise you even more,
and may your truth be my strength!
