Evaluation of Desperate Dependency - Lamedh

As you read through this Psalm, mark the verses that currently and consistently (more often than not) describe you. We have also created a personalization of each verse so that you can more easily determine an accurate assessment. Since Psalm 119 (NLT) is composed of 176 verses we will post this review in stages-one section each week. Take your time, and allow God to use this exercise to draw you closer to Himself.

Lamedh
89Your eternal word, O LORD, / stands firm in heaven.

I believe the word of the LORD is eternal and stands firm in heaven.

90Your faithfulness extends to every generation, / as enduring as the earth you created.

I believe that the faithfulness of the LORD is as enduring as the earth He created, extending to every generation.

91Your regulations remain true to this day, / for everything serves your plans.

I believe the regulations of the LORD are still relevant and that everything serves His plans.

92If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy, / I would have died in my misery.

I would die in my misery if the instructions of the LORD did not sustain me with joy.

93I will never forget your commandments, / for by them you give me life.

I will never forget the LORD’s commandments, for by them He gives me life.

94I am yours; rescue me! / For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments.

I ask the LORD to rescue me because I am His. I work hard at obeying the commandments of the LORD.

95Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, / I will quietly keep my mind on your laws.

I am not distracted by the wicked that try to destroy me. I quietly keep my mind on the laws of the LORD.

96Even perfection has its limits, / but your commands have no limit.

Perfectionism is not my goal because the commands of the LORD are my highest goal.

How did you do? Count all your marks.

1. What has God shown you about yourself through this evaluation?

2. What has God revealed about Himself through this assessment?

3. How will you respond to the insight you have gained?

Evaluation of Desperate Dependency - Kaph

As you read through this Psalm, mark the verses that currently and consistently (more often than not) describe you. We have also created a personalization of each verse so that you can more easily determine an accurate assessment. Since Psalm 119 (NLT) is composed of 176 verses we will post this review in stages-one section each week. Take your time, and allow God to use this exercise to draw you closer to Himself.

Kaph
81I am worn out waiting for your rescue, / but I have put my hope in your word.

When I am worn out waiting for the LORD’s rescue, I put my hope in His word.

82My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. / When will you comfort me?

Even when I cannot feel the comfort of the LORD, my eyes continue to strain to see His promises come true.

83I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, / but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees.

Even when I feel like I am withering I continue to obey the decrees of the LORD.

84How long must I wait? / When will you punish those who persecute me?

I ask the LORD to punish those who persecute me even though I want to see justice immediately.

85These arrogant people who hate your instructions / have dug deep pits to trap me.

Arrogant people dig pits to trap me because they hate the LORD’s instructions.

86All your commands are trustworthy. / Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause.

I ask the LORD to protect me from those who hunt me down without cause. I trust in the LORD’s commands because they are trustworthy.

87They almost finished me off, / but I refused to abandon your commandments.

I refuse to abandon the commandments of the LORD even when I am worn out from opposition.

88In your unfailing love, spare my life; / then I can continue to obey your laws.

Because of the LORD’s unfailing love I ask Him to spare my life in the face of opposition so I can continue to obey His laws.

How did you do? Count all your marks.

1. What has God shown you about yourself through this evaluation?

2. What has God revealed about Himself through this assessment?

3. How will you respond to the insight you have gained?

Evaluation of Desperate Dependency - Yodh

As you read through this Psalm, mark the verses that currently and consistently (more often than not) describe you. We have also created a personalization of each verse so that you can more easily determine an accurate assessment. Since Psalm 119 (NLT) is composed of 176 verses we will post this review in stages-one section each week. Take your time, and allow God to use this exercise to draw you closer to Himself.

Yodh
73You made me; you created me. / Now give me the sense to follow your commands.

I ask the LORD to give me the sense to follow His commands because He made and created me.

74May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, / for I have put my hope in your word.

I put my hope in the word of the LORD and my life displays joy to those who fear the LORD.

75I know, O LORD, that your regulations are fair; / you disciplined me because I needed it.

I know the regulations of the LORD are fair, and that He disciplined me because I needed it.

76Now let your unfailing love comfort me, / just as you promised me, your servant.

When I am in distress I ask for the LORD’s unfailing love to comfort me just as He promised.

77Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, / for your instructions are my delight.

I ask the LORD to surround me with His tender mercies so I may live because I delight in His instructions.

78Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; / meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments.

I concentrate on the LORD’s commandments even though arrogant people have lied about me.

79Let me be united with all who fear you, / with those who know your laws.

My social support system is comprised of those who fear the LORD and those who know the laws of the LORD.

80May I be blameless in keeping your decrees; / then I will never be ashamed.

I am blameless in keeping the decrees of the LORD and I am not ashamed.

How did you do? Count all your marks.

1. What has God shown you about yourself through this evaluation?

2. What has God revealed about Himself through this assessment?

3. How will you respond to the insight you have gained?

Evaluation of Desperate Dependency - Teth

As you read through this Psalm, mark the verses that currently and consistently (more often than not) describe you. We have also created a personalization of each verse so that you can more easily determine an accurate assessment. Since Psalm 119 (NLT) is composed of 176 verses we will post this review in stages-one section each week. Take your time, and allow God to use this exercise to draw you closer to Himself.

Teth
65You have done many good things for me, LORD, / just as you promised.

The LORD has done many good things for me just as He promised.

66I believe in your commands; / now teach me good judgment and knowledge.

I believe in the LORD’s commands and I ask Him to teach me good judgment and knowledge.

67I used to wander off until you disciplined me; / but now I closely follow your word.

I used to wander off until the LORD disciplined me; but now I closely follow His word.

68You are good and do only good; / teach me your decrees.

I ask the LORD to teach me His decrees because He is good and does only good.

69Arrogant people smear me with lies, / but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart.

Even though arrogant people smear me with lies, I obey the commandments of the LORD with all my heart.

70Their hearts are dull and stupid, / but I delight in your instructions.

I delight in the instructions of the LORD even when difficult people distress me.

71My suffering was good for me, / for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees.

I can say my suffering was good for me because it taught me to pay attention to the LORD’s decrees.

72Your instructions are more valuable to me / than millions in gold and silver.

I value the instructions of the LORD more than millions in gold and silver.

How did you do? Count all your marks.

1. What has God shown you about yourself through this evaluation?

2. What has God revealed about Himself through this assessment?

3. How will you respond to the insight you have gained?