Psalm 119

"May my cry come before You, O Lord; give me understanding according to Your Word." (169)

It's ok to cry. It's ok to not understand. But in my tears, I pray for Your Word to bring wisdom."May my supplication come before You; deliver me according to Your promise." (170)

In earnest prayer, I bring my requests before You, asking for Your assurance to be fulfilled.

"May my lips overflow with praise, for You teach me Your decrees." (181)I cry out to You, I pray to You, I present my requests before You - but I also bring a sacrifice of praise!

"May my tongue sing of Your word, for all Your commands are righteous." (172)

I bring forth songs to You, knowing Your ways are good."May Your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen Your precepts." (173)

I choose You. I choose Your way. I choose Your Word. I pray for Your hand to uphold me. "I long for Your salvation, O Lord, and Your law is my delight." (174)I need You, to come to my rescue. I delight in Your ways."Let me live that I may praise You, and may Your laws sustain me." (175)

I pray my life will praise you and Your commands will be my guide."I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek Your servant, for I have not forgotten Your commands." (176)Forgive me for seeking my own way. Find me, Lord, and know I have not forsaken Your way.