Evaluation of Desperate Dependency - Samekh

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.

Samekh
113I hate those with divided loyalties, / but I love your instructions.

I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love the instructions of the LORD.

114You are my refuge and my shield; / your word is my source of hope.

The LORD is my refuge and my shield; His word is my source of hope.

115Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, / for I intend to obey the commands of my God.

I set boundaries with evil-minded people because I intend to obey the commands of my God.

116LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! / Do not let my hope be crushed.

When I feel my hope is being crushed, I ask the LORD to sustain me as He promised so I may live.

117Sustain me, and I will be rescued; / then I will meditate continually on your decrees.

I ask the LORD to sustain me so I will be rescued; then I meditate continually on His decrees.

118But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees. / They are only fooling themselves.

I do not fool myself by straying from the decrees of the LORD.

119You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum; / no wonder I love to obey your laws!

I love to obey the laws of the LORD because He skims off the wicked of the earth like scum.

120I tremble in fear of you; / I stand in awe of your regulations.

I tremble in fear of the LORD; I stand in awe of His regulations.

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?