41 Let your u steadfast love come to me, O Lord,
your salvation v according to your promise;
42 then w shall I have an answer for him r who taunts me,
for I trust in your word.
43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,
for my x hope is in your rules.
44 I will keep your law continually,
forever and ever,
45 and I shall walk y in a wide place,
for I have z sought your precepts.
46 I will also speak of your testimonies a before kings
and shall not be put to shame,
47 for I b find my delight in your commandments,
which I love.
48 I will c lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love,
and I will d meditate on your statutes.
Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statues
and I will keep it to the end
Give me understanding that I may keep your law
and observe it with my whole heart
Lead me in the path of your commandments
for I delight in it
Incline my heart to your testimonies
and not to selfish gain
Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things
and give me life in your ways
Confirm to your servant your promise
that you may be feared
Turn away from me the reproach I dread
for your rules are good
Behold, I long for your precepts
and in your righteousness give me life
What will reform CFBC?
The preaching of the gospel, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the absolute sufficiency of His saving Work.
In the Gospel Coalition, Carson mentioned two points.
- Christians are a third class
- Messengers should be flexible for the love of Christ, NEVER the Message
How can I partake of the Gospel?
We serve a crucified Savior, in whom we partake in its blessings as well as the sufferings of Christ. May I rejoice when the suffering of Christ, that I may partake of the gospel.
The Gospel is not for babes in Christ, but for the mature and weak and the message should never loses its power. Back to the Basics: Preach the Gospel.
My soul clings to the dust, give me life according to your Word
When I told of my ways, you answered me, teach me your statues
Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works!
My soul melts away for sorrow, strengthen me according to Your Word
Put false ways far from me and graciously teach me your law
I have chosen the way of Faithfulness, I have set your rules before me
I cling to your testimonies let me not be put to shame
I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlargen my heart
Sunday's Service
- Know that Christ has conquered the grave, there is no fear in death
- Know that Christ is patient
- Know that Christ meets me where I am at
- Know that the Scriptures testifies to Christ
Deal bountifully with your servant that I am y live and keep your word
Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things in your law
I am a soujourner on earth, hide not your commandments from me
My soul is consumed with longing for your rules at all times
You rebuked the insolent, accursed ones, who wander from your commandments
Take away from me scorn and contempt
for I have kept your testimonies
Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statues
Your testimonies are my delight,
For they are my conseuolors
Psalm 119:9-16
How can a young man keep his way pure?
By guarding it according to your word
With my whole heart I seek you
let me not wander from your commandments!
I have stored up your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you
Blessed are you O Lord
Teach me your statues
With my lips I will declare all the rules of your mouth
In the way of your testimonies I delight
as much as in all riches
I will meditate on your precepts
and fix my eyes on your ways
I will delight in your statues
I will not forget your word
Psalm 119:1-8
Blessed are those whose way are blameless
who walk in the Law of the Lord
Blessed are those who keep his testimonies
who seek Him with their whole heart
who also do no wrong
but walk in his ways
You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently
O that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statues
then I shall not be put to shame
having my eyes fixed on all your commandments
I will praise you with an upright heart
when I learn your righteous rules
I will keep your statues
do not utterly forsake me!
Spring Break Goals
- Memorize Psalm 119 (tue 9-16, Wed 17-24, thur 25-32, fri 33-40, sat 41-48, sun 49-56)
- Rest one day
- Finish Calvin and Luther Mon
- Turning Points Chap 10 Mon, Chap 11 Tue, Chap 12 Wed, Chap 13 Thur
- Develop Primary Church Curriculum
- Work on Epistemology Paper
- Work on Thesis during summer
- Be thankful and enjoy Seminary, remember why I do it
- Memorize a whole book of a Bible, probably Romans or Psalm 119
- Continue memorizing scripture and seek to apply it
- Persevere in prayer, being focused on prayer
- READ READ READ FOR THE GLORY OF GOD, I'm putting my mind on the altar Lord, it is yours to use for the Glory of Your Magnificent Name! I praise you Father for restoring my soul, intellect, and will through your Son Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit. I love the mysteries of God, who can understand the depths of God!
I was super encouraged by Tita Linda today. She memorized all of Psalm 119!! Pastor Henry had to stop her because it would have took 30 minutes for her to stop. That is AWESOME and SO ENCOURAGING! May I know Your Word like that.
Sunday School was a blessing. Why? I prayed this more for grace to see how precious these kids are and God gave me lots of patience with them. They are still a rough crowd.
Bob preached today, I am encouraged by his wisdom and his experienced. Reminded me that there is an unseen spiritual war. Unless you have the armor of God, you cannot stand against the evil one. Flaming arrows come all day by the evil one, yet it is by grace God upholds me. We have to be aware and be strong in the Lord by looking to Him for constant stength
Afterwards, I got to fellowship with Tito Bobby. It reminded me that we as Christians need to maintain the unity of the Spirit. I must do everything by God's grace to seek to edify the church, with grace. Ephesians 4:29
Proceeded to teach Leon, Andrew, and Ben hermeneutics and worldview thinking. It is a blessing to see how much God has grown them. God is so good. All my knowledge would have not been there if God never restored my soul. "Freely you have received, freely you give"
Went home, slept, was refreshed. I need to learn to rest. It is so needed. There is so much work to be done, however, this can burn you out if you do not rest like the Lord has commanded.
I got a new sword today!! Thank you LORD and I praise you for the people in my life who are so gracious! I love books! I literally worked two weeks and traded in my paycheck for brand new books! It is needed though! I would rather be wise and poor than rich and empty. "Desire wisdom than fine gold"
Thank you for this day. Help me continue to set my mind on things above and not on earth. May I know the power of your Resurrection