Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.
Psalm 119:18
I hope you are joining me for our 4-week/21-day study in the Psalms. Here’s the introductory lecture, where Psalm 119:18 is highlighted:
Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the longest book in the largest testament in the Bible. With 176 verses, it is a loving, inspiring devotional that conveys the value of the Word of God. Clearly, the author embraces the many and monumental benefits of abiding in God’s truth.
When I begin a new study, this is most often my go-to for inspiration. One of my children asked me years ago, “Mom, what’s your favorite passage in the Bible?” My answer then, “Whichever one I’m reading when asked that question!” But if pushed to choose, I would say this one. (However, it is what I’m reading as I write this!)
The plea recorded in verse 18 above is one to pray each morning as you open your Bible to meet with Jesus:
Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.
Psalm 119:18
This verse reminds me to approach God’s Word with the eyes of my mind and my heart wide open, focused and looking. Expectant. There are wonderful truths to be found here – treasure, inspiration, conviction. There is direction, guidance, and reassurance. I don’t want to miss anything God has for me. Even familiar passages become like fresh manna for the day, as the Holy Spirit reveals new understanding in light of current circumstances and challenges.
Come join me as we pray together through a selected few verses from this powerful chapter:
Blessed are they who keep his statues and seek him with all their heart.
Psalm 119:2
Lord, bless me! Help me to live out the truth I am learning. Holy Spirit, I want to be all in as I follow in obedience. Give me an undivided, committed heart.
I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
Psalm 119:11
Jesus, help me to fill my heart and mind with the truth of Your Word. Enable me to commit to memory truth that will sustain me and equip me to serve others. Holy Spirit, bring those verses in my heart to my mind and my tongue when needed.
I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.
Psalm 119:16
Forgive me for an attitude of drudgery regarding Your Word, God. Stir my heart with delight – a “want-to” in lieu of “have-to” attitude. Enable me to push aside my emotions when needed and choose by my will to abide in Your Word.
I run in the path of your commands for you have set my heart free.
Psalm 119:32
O God, too long I wasted days believing Your way was confining and restrictive. Thank you for the joy of seeing the FREEDOM found in Christ! Your path and your commands are my joy.
Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.
Psalm 119:35
Each day give me direction, God. I am “prone to wander” as the old hymn says. Keep me, direct me, guide me in your path – the way to delightful blessing.
It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.
Psalm 119:71
Lord, I can look back now and see how you brought good from bad. Trouble drove me to your Word. Thank you for meeting me in hardship.
…I have put my hope in your word.
Psalm 119:74b
There is no greater source of hope than Your word!
Praying for you, dear reader, that God’s Word would be your hope and your delight, and that you would daily ask Him to open your eyes to see wonderful truth He has for you there!
