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?