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?