#Psalm 119:18

[walkswithmyfather]

Amen! 🙏🕊️🙌

[shutterandsentence]

"Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in Your instruction."

-Psalm 119:18

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[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

诗篇 119:18 求 你 开 我 的 眼 睛 ， 使 我 看 出 你 律 法 中 的 奇 妙 。

Open my eyes, and I shall behold the wonders of thy law. — Psalm 119:18 | Chinese Union Version - Traditional (CUV) and Jubilee Bible 2000 (JUB) Chinese Bible: Union (CUVMP Traditional) ©2011 Global Bible Initiative and Jubilee Bible 2000 Copyright © 2013, 2020 by Ransom Press International. Cross References: Psalm 119:17; Psalm 119:19; Psalm 119:129; Isaiah 29:18

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Psalm 119:18 Commentaries

[wiirocku]

Psalm 119:18 (NKJV) - Open my eyes, that I may see Wondrous things from Your law.

[drshermaines-wisdomnuggets]

"CONFRONTING THE ENEMY'S TACTICS!"

Psalm 144:1, “Blessed be the Lord, my Rock and my keen and firm Strength, Who teaches my hands to war and my fingers to fight” (AMPC) The main tactic of the enemy is deception. “Deception” is defined as, “the act of causing someone to accept as true or valid what is false or invalid; to trick; to cheat; to defraud; to be dishonest.” And that’s exactly who the enemy is, a deceiver, liar and the…

[suziegallagher]

A academic reflection of Dallas Willard's "Renovation of the Heart"

What book would you recommend? “That’s interesting, I’d like to know something about spirituality. Can you recommend something for me to read that would be helpful?” Introduction This essay is framed in the context of Christianity. Spirituality must be viewed from our own lived experience and our weltanschauung[1] and it would be disingenuous to not be authentically Christian and…

[doulafaith]

Christ's Breakthrough

“His Abide”  Reading  Reflecting Responding To God’s Word while Walking it Out Context: Matthew 27: 1-66 Focus:  Matthew 27:51-52 “At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked and the rocks were split. The tombs broke open, and the bodies of many saints who had fallen asleep were raised.” Matthew 27: 51-52 Definition: Breakthrough – a military…

[annasanthology]

20 reasons to read your Bible:

To grow in Christ (2 Peter 3:18)

To learn wisdom (Proverbs 4:5)

To be equipped (2 Timothy 3:17)

To teach others (Colossians 3:16)

To know God's will (Romans 12:2)

To find comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3)

To give praise to God (Psalm 56:4)

To hope in His promises (Titus 1:2)

To walk in His ways (Psalm 119:105)

To be sanctified in truth (John 17:17)

To turn away from sin (Psalm 119:11)

To love all the more (Philippians 1:9)

To receive instruction (Romans 15:4)

To listen to correction (2 Timothy 4:2)

To pray more effectively (Matthew 6:9)

To remember the gospel (2 Timothy 2:8)

To remain disciplined (1 Corinthians 9:27)

To look forward to heaven (Colossians 3:1)

To have the mind of Christ (Philippians 2:5)

To keep your eyes upon Jesus (Hebrews 12:2)

[garden-of-thoughts-fruit-of-lips]

When recognizing a mistake, don't you instinctively strive for improvement? Similarly, when life knocks someone down, don't they inherently seek to rise stronger than before?

Our inner light is the greatest source of guidance. Is it not fitting that celebrities are called stars, shining bright? When we close our eyes, darkness fades, revealing our own radiant potential. Didn't the dragon's tail sweep away a third of the stars and hurled them to earth, reminding us God's Word is our eternal illumination?

Please pick a color to read. Or read them all 📚

Revelation 18:1

Revelation 21:23

Ezekiel 43:2

Genesis 2:1

Genesis 1:26

John 1:4

John 1:5

Revelation 12:1

Romans 12:2

Revelation 22:5

John 8:12

John 5:35

Isaiah 60:2

Psalms 36:9

Psalms 119:105

Matthew 5:16

Proverbs 4:18

Proverbs 6:23

2 Corinthians 4:4

Revelation 12:4

2 Corinthians 11:14

[golivebyfaith]

Prayer to Resist Sexual Temptation

Dear Heavenly Father,

I humbly come before You, acknowledging the struggles I face in resisting sexual sin. Your Word, in 1 Corinthians 6:18, speaks to my heart: "Flee from sexual immorality." I seek the strength to heed this call, recognizing that my body is Your temple.

Guide me, Lord, according to Psalm 119:9, "How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word." I yearn to immerse myself in Your Word, finding the strength and wisdom to resist the temptations that surround me. Let Your Scriptures be a constant shield against impurity, shaping my thoughts and actions.

James 4:7-8 urges me to submit to You and resist the devil. I pray for the power to submit myself wholly to Your will, resisting the schemes of the enemy. Draw me near to You, O Lord, where I find strength, grace, and victory over temptation.

In moments of weakness, I hold onto the promise in 1 Corinthians 10:13, "No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability..." Grant me the discernment to see the escape route and the endurance to follow it.

Purify my heart, mind, and actions, Lord. May the love of Christ be the guiding force in my life, helping me walk in purity and glorify You in all I do. In Jesus' name, I pray.

Amen.

[bibleversegarden]

God's Word Sown on the Soil of Fertile Hearts, Brings Forth Much Fruit

Jesus explains the parable of the sower and his seed:

Luke 8:11-18 "The seed is the word of God. Those by the wayside are the ones who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they shall believe and be saved. But the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away. Now the ones that fell among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go out and are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity. But the ones that fell on good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience. No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a vessel or puts it under a bed, but sets it on a lampstand, that those who enter may see the light. For nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light. Therefore take heed how you hear. For whoever has, to him more will be given; and whoever does not have, even what he seems to have will be taken from him."

Related Bible Readings: Luke 8:4-10; John 15:1-16; Matthew 7:15-20; Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 3:17-21; Philippians 1:9-11; Psalm 119:11

- A Walk In The Garden Devotions

[solidrockistand]

Praise of God's Law pt 19

145. I call with all my heart, answer me, O Lord, and I will obey your decrees. (I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. Psalms 119:10 NIV)

(I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. Psalms 9:1 ESV)

(I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever. Psalms 86:12 ESV)

146. I call out to you; save me and I will keep your statutes. (Save me, for I am yours; I have sought out your precepts. Psalms 119:94 NIV)

(Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise. Jeremiah 17:14 ESV)

(Moreover, the light of the moon will be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun will be sevenfold, as the light of seven days, in the day when the Lord binds up the brokenness of his people; and heals the wounds inflicted by his blow. Isaiah 30:26 ESV)

147. I rise before down and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word. (O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch. Psalms 5:3 ESV)

As often as it passes through it will take you for morning by morning it will pass through, by day and by night; and it will be sheer terror to understand the message. Isaiah 28: 19 ESV)

(And the Lord sent against him bands of the Chaldeans and bands of the Syrians and bands of the Moabites and bands of the Ammonites, and sent them against Judah to destroy it, according to the word of the Lord that he spoke but his servants the prophets. 2nd Kings 24:2 ESV)

148. My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises. (When i remember you upon my bed and meditate on you in the watches of the night. Psalms 63:6 ESV)

(And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. Matthew 14:25 ESV)

149. Hear my voice in accordance with your love; preserve my life, O Lord, according to your laws. (Hear my voice when I call, O Lord; be merciful to me and answer me. Psalms 27:7 NIV)

(Let them give glory to the Lord and declare his praise in the coastlands. Isaiah 42:12 ESV)

Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! 1st Chronicles 16:24 ESV)

150. Those who devise wicked schemes are near, but they are far from your laws. (Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes Psalms 37:7 NIV)

(The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent. Exodus 14:14 ESV)

(The Lord is a man of war; the Lord is his name. Exodus 15:3 ESV)

151. Yet you are near O Lord, and all your commands are true. (The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalms 34:18 ESV)

(The troubles of my heart are enlarged; bring me out of my distresses. Psalms 25:17 ESV)

(And the king swore, saying "As the Lord lives, who has redeemed my soul out of every adversity. 1st Kings 1:29 ESV)

152. Long ago I learned from your statutes that you established them to last forever. (I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws. Psalms 119:7 NIV)

Psalms 119:145-152 NIV

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

Open My Eyes

Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. — Psalm 119:18 | Authorized King James Version (AKJV) The Holy Bible: Authorized King James Version; Cambridge University Press, the Crown’s patentee in the UK. All rights reserved. Cross References: Psalm 119:17; Psalm 119:19; Psalm 119:129; Isaiah 29:18

[lightfromthelighthouse]

Good Morning!☀

For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness. Psalms 18:28

Has your light gone out? Has your life grown so dark you can no longer see your way?  Are you wondering if things will ever get better?

Even Christians despair at times. This happens when we allow the darkness to block the light. We fail to keep God's word in the forefront of our thoughts, providing the light we need:

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light into my path. Psalms 119:105

We neglect prayer and praise, hindering the flow of God's light to us:

And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Luke 18:1

God is light, and in him is no darkness. (1 John 1:5) He brings light to your dark times. He causes your light to shine and guide others. Just as he lit David's candle, he can keep your light burning bright!

[theprayerfulword]

December 02

Psalm 119:97 The psalmist wrote, “Oh, how I love your law! It is my meditation all day long.”

Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

1 Peter 3:8-9 …let all be…brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit; not returning evil for evil, or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead…

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.

Psalm 145:18 The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.

Malachi 3:17 “On the day when I act,” says the Lord Almighty, “they will be my treasured possession. I will spare them, just as a father has compassion and spares his son who serves him."

May you understand from the Scriptures that which is to come, that which is on the heart of God, that which He has prepared for you to do, for you to take part in, for you to walk out. Daniel 9

May you approach the Lord in prayer, waiting on His pleasure, waiting in the Spirit, approaching in sorrow and repentance, in humility and awe, in recognition of His majesty, His integrity, His love, in confession of your own unworthiness and inability, and His righteousness and faithfulness, seeking that He will forgive, that He will accept, that He will hear and act, and that He will not delay. Daniel 9

May you acknowledge that the sins and failings of your society and culture have brought the judgments of sin and the curses of transgression from the righteousness of God and the holiness of His heaven, and may you intercede before the Lord on behalf of His Name and all of those who cherish it. Daniel 9

May you know that God's messengers are sent on your behalf to give insight and understanding as soon as you begin to pray, and if you endure, persisting in faith, you will see the answer. Daniel 9

May you set aside time when the Lord calls for it, and step aside from the routine to wait on His desire, forsaking your daily pleasures and entertainment to make Him your focus and align your heart and mind with His Spirit. Daniel 10

May God's touch, through His Word, His Spirit, and His Body, give you strength to stand and words to speak, though overcome and helpless on your own, while in His presence. Daniel 10

May you hear and accept God's designation and characterization of you, even when it differs from your own perspective, for He speaks of what will be as though it already were, knowing the end, even from the beginning. Therefore know that, though you feel faint, weak, without strength, unclear in thought, incapable of speech, overcome by anguish, unable to stand and hardly able to breathe, you are well-beloved, highly esteemed, filled with understanding and wisdom, strong, calm, at peace and without fear. Daniel 10

May you realize that because of the anointing from the Holy One, you know the truth, His Spirit bearing witness with your spirit, and no lie comes from the truth, for whoever acknowledges the Son has the Father also. 1 John 2Him

May you make the effort to see that what you have heard from the beginning remains in you, for if it does, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father, and He has promised you eternal life. 1 John 2

May you remain in Him, as His anointing remains in you, so that you will be led into all truth, and you will recognize the counterfeit being taught by those who would lead you astray. 1 John 2

May you continue in Him so that you may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming. 1 John 2

May you know that just as He is righteous, so everyone who does what is right has been born of Him. 1 John 2

My treasured one, I have provided you a wardrobe filled with garments. They bear many colors and styles, woven in beautiful patterns and made from eternal fabrics. They are My gift to you, My loved one. Come, enjoy being clothed in them for they are individually handwoven, custom-made for you by Me. This raiment represents My nature, by which you will bear My image in the world. My strength under-girds you, yet is gentle and easily persuaded. My peace stands firm against all efforts to disturb it. My salvation guards your feet from stumbling or slipping as you walk in My paths and work in My fields. My righteousness is a robe that covers you entirely, embroidered with My grace and mercy and stating to all who see you that you are Mine. You have not created these garments, nor have you earned them; they are My gift to you. I took on your nature of flesh in order to live and die sinlessly, freeing you from your debt, breaking the power of death, hell, and the grave; I willingly shed My unblemished perfection in heaven, and gladly received the scars of the price I paid for you, My dearest treasure. In like manner, I have granted you the privilege to partake of My glory and bear the loveliness of My nature, living in the majesty of My name, for I have named you “Accepted” and “Fairest among all” and “Blessed.”

May you understand in ever greater degree just how great the love the Father has lavished on us is, that we should be called children of God! 1 John 3

May you comprehend that the reason the world does not know you is that it did not know Him. 1 John 3

May you rejoice that while it has not been made known what you will be, you most certainly are a child of God, and you know that when He appears, you shall be like Him for you shall see Him as He is – therefore everyone who has this hope within purifies themselves just as He is pure. 1 John 3

May you receive the truth that He appeared so that He might take away your sins and, in fact, in Him is no sin; thus no one who lives in Him makes a habit of sinning repeatedly, or persists in an on-going lifestyle of sin, for those who deliberately choose to sin and elect to remain in their sins have neither seen Him nor known Him. 1 John 3

May you recognize and acknowledge with ready confession that your help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121

May you take comfort in the knowledge that the Lord will not let your foot slip – He Who watches over you will not slumber or sleep, for He is your shade at your right and, not letting harm come to you by day or by night. Psalm 121

May you be secure in the confidence that the Lord will keep you from all harm – He will watch over your life, watching over your coming and going both now and forevermore. Psalm 121

May you not be surprised that, if you give regularly, freely, willingly, unstintingly to the poor, whom God cherishes, that you will lack nothing, for He repays all debts. Proverbs 28:27

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One of the greatest blessings from God is the Word of God. Psalm 119:18 tells us to pray that God would open our eyes to see wondrous truths from Scripture. Ask God to help you read the Bible. The word of God is pure and true and helps us in every area of our lives! 💙