December 18, 2025, Psalm 119:169-176

December 18, 2025, Psalm 119:169-176

¹⁶⁹ Let my cry come before you, O Lord;
    give me understanding according to your word!
¹⁷⁰ Let my plea come before you;
    deliver me according to your word.
¹⁷¹ My lips will pour forth praise,
    for you teach me your statutes.
¹⁷² My tongue will sing of your word,
    for all your commandments are right.
¹⁷³ Let your hand be ready to help me,
    for I have chosen your precepts.
¹⁷⁴ I long for your salvation, O Lord,
    and your law is my delight.
¹⁷⁵ Let my soul live and praise you,
    and let your rules help me.
¹⁷⁶ I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant,
    for I do not forget your commandments.

I love verses 175 and 176. The psalmist is asking God to keep him close by God’s side, to let his soul live and praise God. He also asks that God’s rules will help him. He also recognizes that he has gone astray and God has sought him out. I know that God will find me, He will never leave my side. I draw great comfort from this fact. Do you know the Good Shepherd? Have you asked Him to be your comforter and Lord? May God be your Shepherd and keep you close by His side.

Debbie Walker