
Praying Through: Psalm 119:65-72
The Psalm
Psalm 119:65–72 (CSB)
65 LORD, you have treated your servant well, just as you promised.66 Teach me good judgment and discernment, for I rely on your commands.
67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word.
68 You are good, and you do what is good; teach me your statutes.
69 The arrogant have smeared me with lies, but I obey your precepts with all my heart.
70 Their hearts are hard and insensitive, but I delight in your instruction.
71 It was good for me to be afflicted so that I could learn your statutes.
72 Instruction from your lips is better for me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
The Prayer
I have met with great affliction
- raised by people
- who would do me great harm
- I have been sinned against
- but I have sinned against them
Moreso, I have sinned against you
- Almighty God.
Yet, you have been nothing but
- merciful
- gracious
- kind
- compassionate.
I know you have
- because I have
- your only begotten Son
- Jesus Christ
- my Lord and Savior.
Be exalted, O God
- today.
Amen.