A Psalm and A Prayer
Psalm 119 e

Psalm 119 e

Leader: Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes, and I will observe it to the end.

People: Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.

Leader: Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it.

People: Turn my heart to your decrees, and not to selfish gain.

Leader: Turn my eyes from looking at vanities; give me life in your ways.

People: Confirm to your servant your promise, which is for those who fear you, for your ordinances are good. See, I have longed for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life.

Heavenly Father, as we begin a New Year, we recommit ourselves to You, to Your Son, to observing Your word, and to trusting in the Holy Spirit, Who will counsel and empower us daily. Give us a greater love for Your word written, so we will spend more time in the study of the Scriptures, time that You and Your word deserve. As we pray for others to come to know the Way of Salvation, help us serve You better as faithful witnesses for Jesus Christ, Who gave His life for us and in whose Name we pray. Amen.

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Heavenly Father, as we begin a new week, we recommit ourselves to You, to Your only begotten Son, to observing Your word, and to trusting in the Holy Spirit, Who will counsel and empower us daily. Give us a greater love for Your word written, so we will spend more time in the study of the Scriptures, time that You and Your word deserve. As we pray for others to come to know Your Son, the only Way of Salvation, help us serve You better as faithful witnesses of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Who gave His life to save us from sin and taught us to pray, “Our Father . . . .”