The Children of God’s Alphabet for life

Verses: Psalms 119: 1 - 176

Song inspired by the chapter:  Song has been uploaded from YouTube.com and is not my original.

My thoughts about the verses:

We now come to the longest chapter in the Bible.  This chapter teaches us many things.  There are 28 stanzas to the psalm each begins with a letter of the Hebrew Alphabet.  To understand the Psalm you have to break apart each stanza and learn what the psalmists was trying to teach us.  This is The Children of God’s Alphabet for life.

First, we need to learn by following God that we have no reason to be ashamed.  What we need to do with our life is lift up our voices in praise to God.  God is there with us and guiding us through our life.  When we do what God ask of us we are freed from our guilt and shame.

Secondly, we learn that we need to seek God.  In those moments when we felt led to sin we need to turn to God.  God promises will keep us safe.  We are forgiven from our transgressions when we ask God into our life.  In all things we need to seek the guidance and direction of the Messiah that has freed us from our transgressions.

Thirdly, we learn to delight in the word of God.  We need to understand that when we follow God we have no reason to be sad.  God will lift our spirits with rejoicing.  The word is no longer a source of condemnation when we accept Jesus into our life.  Instead, the word becomes a source of liberation and joy for us.

Next we learn that God is our source of strength.  When we feel lost and burdened down with troubles we need to turn the situation over to God.  God who saves us from our transgressions will help us in our times of distress.  God is always there helping to carry the cross of those that have accepted Jesus in their life.

Next we learn that we need to teach and trust in the word of God.  It is through our reading of the scriptures that we learn of the saving power of God.  We need to share that love with others.  We need to realize that others need to hear the same words that we have come to trust.  Be teaching others about God we are able to find the peace that comes from the one above.

Next we need to learn the value of our testimony.  The words of God are enhanced when we share the things that God has done for us.  Think about the Bible and even this psalm and we can value the testimony of others.  God will open the door so that you can share the things that God has done in your life.  Through your testimony you can become Jesus to someone today.

We next learn that we will find comfort in God when we commit to serving God.  Our God does not betray us.  God’s love is steadfast and forever.  When we offer our lives over to God we soon find a peace that passes all understanding.  Even when we feel at our lowest God will move in our lives to bring comfort.

Next we are to learn that when we keep the words of God in our heart we find a common ground with other believers.  There are so many things that separate us due to the traditions that we have established.  Yet, the one thing that we all agree in is the word of God.  No matter our differences we soon learn that is through our love and commitment to the word of God that breaks down walls between us and others that believe in Jesus as the savior.

We next learn that our hard times can lead us to a stronger connection with our God.  It is in those hard times that we turn to God.  We feel as if there is no one that can help us but our Savior.  When we turn away from God in our hard times we soon learn that we need God in our life.  This thought alone will keep us from going astray.

Next we learn that  God is the essence of mercy.  Those that meditate on the word of God will find mercy.  We have to understand that we need to take time each day and spend it with God and God alone.  Offering our life in daily meditation has the ability to change our hearts.

Next we learn that God is there when we are surrounded by those that desire to harm us.  We move closer to God when we realize that God does not abandon us.  We come to the point that we realize that God will revive our life as we concentration on the word of God.

God’s love last forever.  There is no beginning or end to the love of God.  God’s word is the essence of lasting love.  When we read the word we will see the everlasting and enduring nature of God.  We have no fear of ever being alone because God’s love will always be with us.

Next we learn that God’s love leads us to great understanding.  Walking with Jesus helps us gain the wisdom that we lead in life.  See when you walk with God you are turning your life over to the Creator.  You then begin to understand those things that God needs you to hear.  Therefor you are blessed with wisdom.

Next we learn that we will be surrounded by Gods guiding hands.  We will become a beacon of light to all that we come into.  When they see us they will see that they can also find the peace and hope that they need in the acceptance of the Messiah.  We will have a life here on Earth that will be guided by God and in the end we will have an everlasting life with the one that we love most.

Next we learn that God will safely bring us through the struggles of life.  We have the arms of protection surrounding us.  We will find that if we focus on the word instead of the things of the Earth that we will have a different life.  Our life will turn into one in which we can actually feel the presence of God.  As we struggle through life we will know that the strength that receive to overcome the situation comes from the Most High.

We also learn that we are protected from those that will oppress us.  God will be our shield and safety always guiding us to a life of hope and peace.  No matter who comes against us if we concentrate on the word of God we will have a sense of peace.  Now when you understand the peace you will learn how important the word of God is in your life.  You will understand that following God is the thing that is more fulfilling than anything else.

As you grow closer to God as you read and concentrate on the word you begin to feel sadness for those that do not follow God.  Your heart feels the draw to help those that have turned away from God.  You are not happy with their situation instead your heart aches for those that are struggling alone.  This also leads you to reading the word more intently.  We not only need to read the word but we need to live the Word of God.

God is a good and righteous God.  God brings us mercy when we ask God in our life.  As we live our life in the love of God we will see the mercy that is there for us.  Our God deserves to be praised for the righteousness that God has given to us.  God is the righteous of the world.  We need to let others see the forgiveness that God has given to us by sharing our testimony and living a life that brings glory to God.

We learn that when we cry out to God we are heard.  God is as close as our heart.  No matter what happens God is right there by our side.  As the struggle gets harder God will lift you up and carry you through the struggle.  You will soon learn that those moments in your life when you prayed God was there as soon as the words left your thoughts.  God is always closer to us than any other helper that comes into our life.

We soon learn that we will go through times of revival in our life.  As you understand Gods words you will come to that point that you feel a renewing of your spirit.  What seemed impossible becomes possible.  We have nothing to fear because God has given us mercy and hope.  Our life will shine bright and will lead others to desire the light that shines within us.  Our personal revival leads to others understanding of the righteousness of God.

As we worship and read God’s word we will be motivated by God.  We will be motivated not to do things that are against Gods guidance.  We will pray for others that are going against the will of God.  We pray for them just like we pray for others.  We need to ask God to guide them.  Those that hurt you’re with their ideas of God will come to understand that you accept the almighty in your life.  You will come to see that you are individually guided by God and no one can take God away from you.

At last you will come to God in those moments when you went astray from God.  You will call out for God to come and rescue you.  God will come like a shepherd that has a lost sheep to bring you home.  God hears our pleas and the longings of our heart and will bring us peace and comfort. 

God is good and righteous Shepherd.  God is our safety and security.  God is our savior and source of hope.  God is our protector and strength.  We in turn need to follow the word of God.  We need to allow God to guide us to live a Christ like life.

Prayer:

We praise you for all you have done in our life.  We praise you for you peace and grace.  We thank you for forgiving us and covering us with the saving power of the blood of Jesus.  Help us Dear God to live a Christ like life.  Help us to study your word.  Help us to trust in you fully.  In the name of the Living God we pray.  Amen

Questions:

Which one of the alphabet do you feel you need to concentrate on today?  Have you learned anything about God that you want to share with others?  Are you struggling in life?  Have you asked for God’s strength, protection and guidance?  Have you accepted the saving power of God?