Today finishes our first time praying thru Psalm 119. We have just prayed all of the stanzas (re-written as prayers). Tomorrow we will pray the key words in each stanza, one stanza per day. Starting tomorrow we will begin to use verses OUTSIDE of Psalm 119 (as well as appropriate passages within the Psalm 119 stanza). Continue to follow, and enjoy.

From January to April we are praying Psalm 119 on the Ranger Joe’s God and Country Show .

To see ALL of the Psalm 119 prayers, click here.

Each stanza was given a Key Word, Emphasis and Application (see below in today's prayer) which succeeding prayers are built around.

Psalm 119:169-176

Key Word                Praise

Emphasis                Your instructions are my delight and my joy

Application              I choose to follow Your commands

Today’s Prayer

Taw

 ¹⁶⁹ O Lord, let my cry come before You;
        give me the discerning mind You promised.
 ¹⁷⁰ Listen to my prayer;
        for I trust You to rescue me as You promised.
 ¹⁷¹ Let praise flow from my lips,
        for You have taught me Your decrees.
 ¹⁷² Let my tongue sing about Your word,
        for all Your commands are right.
 ¹⁷³ Give me a helping hand,
        for I have chosen to follow Your commandments.
 ¹⁷⁴ O Lord, I have longed for the rescue of Your salvation,
        for Your instructions are my delight and my joy.
 ¹⁷⁵ Let me live so I can praise You,
        and may Your regulations help me.
 ¹⁷⁶ When I wander away like a lost sheep;
        come and find me, seek Your servant,
        for I have not forgotten Your commands.

From January to April we are praying Psalm 119 on the Ranger Joe’s God and Country Show .

To see ALL of the Psalm 119 prayers, click here.

Each stanza was given a Key Word, Emphasis and Application (see below in today's prayer) which succeeding prayers are built around.

Psalm 119:161-168

Key Word                Stand

Emphasis                Your words give great peace

Application              I obey Your commands, for all that I do is before You

Today’s Prayer

Shin

 ¹⁶¹ Though the evil one harasses me,
        my heart stands and trembles only at Your word.
 ¹⁶² I stand and rejoice in Your word
        like one who discovers a great treasure.
 ¹⁶³ I hate and abhor all falsehood,
        but I love Your instructions.
 ¹⁶⁴ I will praise You seven times a day
        because all Your regulations are just.
 ¹⁶⁵ Those who love Your instructions, Your words,
        have great peace and do not stumble.
 ¹⁶⁶ I love to see You rescue me, Lord,
        for I obey Your commands.
 ¹⁶⁷ I have obeyed Your laws,
        for I love them very much.
 ¹⁶⁸ Yes, I obey Your commandments and laws
        because all that I do is before You.

From January to April we are praying Psalm 119 on the Ranger Joe’s God and Country Show .

To see ALL of the Psalm 119 prayers, click here.

Each stanza was given a Key Word, Emphasis and Application (see below in today's prayer) which succeeding prayers are built around.

Psalm 119:153-160

Key Word                Rescued

Emphasis                You redeem and revive

Application              In Your lovingkindness You rescue me, redeem me and revive me

Today’s Prayer

Resh

 ¹⁵³ You have looked upon my suffering and rescued me,
        for I have not forgotten Your word.
 ¹⁵⁴ I trust You to have argued my case; taken my side and
        protected my life as You promised.
 ¹⁵⁵ When I am wicked, I am far from being rescued,
        for I do not bother with Your decrees, I do not seek
       Your word, and I do not seek You.
 ¹⁵⁶ Lord, how great is Your mercy;
        thank You for reviving me, thank You for rescuing me,
        according to Your ordinances.
 ¹⁵⁷ No matter my persecutions,
        I do not swerve from Your laws.
 ¹⁵⁸ When I am ungodly it makes my heart sick,
        because I care nothing for Your word.
 ¹⁵⁹ Oh Lord I love Your commandments.
        In Your lovingkindness rescue me, redeem me and revive me.
 ¹⁶⁰ The very essence of Your words are truth;
        all Your just regulations will stand forever.

From January to April we are praying Psalm 119 on the Ranger Joe’s God and Country Show .

To see ALL of the Psalm 119 prayers, click here.

Each stanza was given a Key Word, Emphasis and Application (see below in today's prayer) which succeeding prayers are built around.

Psalm 119:145-152

Key Word                Cried

Emphasis                You are near, O Lord

Application              I rise, cry for help and put my hope in Your words

Today’s Prayer

Qoph

 ¹⁴⁵ I pray with all my heart, I cried with all my heart: answer me, Lord!
        I will obey Your decrees.
 ¹⁴⁶ I cry out to You; rescue me,
        that I may obey Your laws.
 ¹⁴⁷ I rise early, before the sun is up;
        I cry out for help and put my sure hope in Your words.
 ¹⁴⁸ Lord, do You want me to stay awake through the night,
        meditating on and thinking about Your promises?
 ¹⁴⁹ In Your faithful love, O Lord, hear my cry;
        let me be revived by Your regulations, Your ordinances.
 ¹⁵⁰ Lawless people are around me;
        and I live like them, when I live far from Your instructions .
 ¹⁵¹ But You are near, O Lord,
        and all Your commands are true.
 ¹⁵² I have known from my earliest days
        that Your laws will last forever.

From January to April we are praying Psalm 119 on the Ranger Joe’s God and Country Show .

To see ALL of the Psalm 119 prayers, click here.

Each stanza was given a Key Word, Emphasis and Application (see below in today's prayer) which succeeding prayers are built around.

Psalm 119:137-144

Key Word                Righteous

Emphasis                Your promises are pure

Application               I don’t forget Your commandments as they are my delight.

Today’s Prayer

Tsadhe

 ¹³⁷ O Lord, You are righteous,
        and Your regulations are fair and true.
 ¹³⁸ Your laws are perfect and Your testimonies righteous,
        they are completely trustworthy.
 ¹³⁹ At times Lord, I feel overwhelmed,
        for the evil one disregards Your words.
 ¹⁴⁰ Your promises have been thoroughly tested and are pure;
        that is why I love them so much.
 ¹⁴¹ I am insignificant,
        but I don’t forget Your commandments as they are my delight.
 ¹⁴² Your justice is eternal,
        and Your instructions are perfectly true.
 ¹⁴³ As pressure and stress bear down on me,
        I find joy in Your commands.
 ¹⁴⁴ Your laws are always right;
        help me to understand them so I may live the abundant life.

From January to April we are praying Psalm 119 on the Ranger Joe’s God and Country Show .

To see ALL of the Psalm 119 prayers, click here.

Each stanza was given a Key Word, Emphasis and Application (see below in today's prayer) which succeeding prayers are built around.

Psalm 119:129-136

Key Word                Guide

Emphasis                Your word gives light

Application              Do not let iniquity have dominion over me

Today’s Prayer

Pe

 ¹²⁹ Your laws and testimonies are wonderful.
        No wonder I obey them!
 ¹³⁰ The teaching of Your word gives light,
        so even the simple can understand.
 ¹³¹ I pant with expectation,
        longing for Your commands.
 ¹³² Guide me, and show me Your mercy,
        as You do for all who love Your name.
 ¹³³ Guide my steps by Your word,
        and do not let iniquity have dominion over me.
 ¹³⁴ You redeemed me from the oppression of the evil one;
        so that I can obey Your commandments.
 ¹³⁵ Look upon me with love, make Your face shine upon me;
        and teach me Your decrees, Your statutes.
 ¹³⁶ Rivers of tears gush from my eyes
        because there are times when I disobey Your instructions.

From January to April we are praying Psalm 119 on the Ranger Joe’s God and Country Show .

To see ALL of the Psalm 119 prayers, click here.

Each stanza was given a Key Word, Emphasis and Application (see below in today's prayer) which succeeding prayers are built around.

Psalm 119:121-128

Key Word                Rescue
Emphasis                 It is time for You, the Lord, to act
Application              Your commands cause me to turn away from every false way

Today’s Prayer

Ayin

 ¹²¹ Lord, I trust You to not leave me to the one who oppresses me,
        for I have done what is just and right.
 ¹²² You have already guaranteed a blessing for me.
        I know that I do not have to worry
        even though sometimes I let my arrogance oppress me!
 ¹²³ My eyes strain to see Your rescue,
        the salvation You have already promised,
        which is in the process of being fulfilled in my life.
 ¹²⁴ I am Your servant; deal with me in unfailing love,
        teaching me your decrees, Your statutes.
 ¹²⁵ Give discernment to me, Your servant;
        then I will understand Your laws.
 ¹²⁶ Lord, it is time for You to act,
        for I no longer want to do evil and violate Your instructions.
 ¹²⁷ Truly, I love Your commands
        more than gold, even the finest gold.
 ¹²⁸ Each of Your commandments is right.
        That is why I hate and turn away from every false way.

From January to April we are praying Psalm 119 on the Ranger Joe’s God and Country Show .

To see ALL of the Psalm 119 prayers, click here.

Each stanza was given a Key Word, Emphasis and Application (see below in today's prayer) which succeeding prayers are built around.

Psalm 119:113-120

Key Word                Sustains

Emphasis                You remove wickedness from me
Application              You are my hiding place and my shield

Today’s Prayer

Samekh

 ¹¹³ I hate it when I am double minded and have divided loyalties,
        so I love Your instructions.
 ¹¹⁴ You are my refuge, my hiding place and my shield;
        Your word is my source of hope.
 ¹¹⁵ Lord, get out of my life, evil-mindedness,
        for I intend to obey Your commands.
 ¹¹⁶ Lord, sustain me as You promised, that I may live!
        And do not let my hope be crushed.
 ¹¹⁷ Sustain me, and I will be rescued,
        I will be safe because You uphold me;
        and then I will meditate continually on Your decrees.
 ¹¹⁸ You do not hear me when I stray from Your decrees.
        I am only fooling myself, desiring useless deceit.
 ¹¹⁹ Thank You for continually removing wickedness from me,
        That is why I love to obey Your testimonies;
        Oh Lord, no wonder I love to obey Your laws!
 ¹²⁰ I tremble in fear of You;
        I stand in awe of your regulations, Your word.

From January to April we are praying Psalm 119 on the Ranger Joe’s God and Country Show .

To see ALL of the Psalm 119 prayers, click here.

Each stanza was given a Key Word, Emphasis and Application (see below in today's prayer) which succeeding prayers are built around.

Psalm 119:105-112

Key Word                Inclined

Emphasis                Your word is my light

Application              I will keep Your righteous ordinances

Today’s Prayer

Nun

 ¹⁰⁵ Lord, Your word is a lamp unto my feet
        and a light unto my path.
 ¹⁰⁶ I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again Lord:
        I will obey Your righteous ordinances.
 ¹⁰⁷ I have suffered much, O Lord;
        revive me, just as Your word says.
 ¹⁰⁸ Lord, accept my offering of praise,
        and teach me Your regulations.
 ¹⁰⁹ When my life feels like it hangs in the balance,
        I will not stop obeying Your instructions.
 ¹¹⁰ The wicked one  sets traps for me,
        but I will not turn from Your precepts.
 ¹¹¹ Your laws are my treasure;
        they are my heart’s delight and the joy of my heart.
 ¹¹² Lord, I am determined to incline my heart to perform Your

        Statutes, Your decrees, forever, even to the very end.

From January to April we are praying Psalm 119 on the Ranger Joe’s God and Country Show .

To see ALL of the Psalm 119 prayers, click here.

Each stanza was given a Key Word, Emphasis and Application (see below in today's prayer) which succeeding prayers are built around.

Psalm 119:97-104

Key Word                Insight

Emphasis                Wisdom from Your word

Application              I desire to be wise, so I have kept Your commandments and observed Your precepts.

Today’s Prayer

Mem

 ⁹⁷ Oh, how I love Your instructions!
      I meditate on them all day long.
 ⁹⁸ Your commands make me wiser than my enemy,
      when Your commands are my constant guide.
 ⁹⁹ Thank You Lord, I have insight to see unscriptural teaching,
      for I am always thinking of Your laws.
 ¹⁰⁰ I desire to be wise,
        so I have kept Your commandments and observed Your precepts.
 ¹⁰¹ I have refused to walk on any evil path,
        so that I may remain obedient to Your word.
 ¹⁰² I haven’t turned away from Your regulations,
        for You have taught me well.
 ¹⁰³ How sweet are Your words to my taste;
        they are sweeter than honey.
 ¹⁰⁴ Your commandments give me understanding;
        no wonder I hate every false way of life.

From January to April we are praying Psalm 119 on the Ranger Joe’s God and Country Show .

To see ALL of the Psalm 119 prayers, click here.

Each stanza was given a Key Word, Emphasis and Application (see below in today's prayer) which succeeding prayers are built around.

Psalm 119:89-96

Key Word                Forever

Emphasis                Earthly perfection is limited

Application              Your word is stands forever heaven. It revives me

Today’s Prayer

Lamedh

 ⁸⁹ Forever, O Lord,
      Your word is settled, it stands forever, it stands firm in heaven.
 ⁹⁰ Your faithfulness extends to every generation,
      as enduring as the earth which You created.
 ⁹¹ All of these things remain true to this day,
      for everything serves Your plans and are Your servants.
 ⁹² If Your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy

      and been my delight,
      then I would have died in my misery.
 ⁹³ I will never forget Your commandments,
      for by them You give me life and revive me.
 ⁹⁴ I am Yours; thank You for saving me!
      I work hard at obeying Your commandments.
 ⁹⁵ Though the wicked one wants to destroy me,
      I diligently keep my mind on Your laws.
 ⁹⁶ Even the perfection of Your creation has its limits,
      but Your commands have no limit.

From January to April we are praying Psalm 119 on the Ranger Joe’s God and Country Show .

To see ALL of the Psalm 119 prayers, click here.

Each stanza was given a Key Word, Emphasis and Application (see below in today's prayer) which succeeding prayers are built around.

Psalm 119:81-88

Key Word                Longing

Emphasis                Waiting on Your word

Application              You rescue me because You are trustworthy and faithful

Today’s Prayer

Kaph

 ⁸¹ I am worn out waiting for Your rescue,
      but I have put my hope in, and continue to wait on, Your word.
 ⁸² My eyes are straining to see Your promises come true.
      When will You comfort me?
 ⁸³ I feel like I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke,
      but I have not forgotten to obey Your decrees.
 ⁸⁴ How long must I wait?
      Lord, I trust that You have already rescued me
      from the evil one’s persecution of me?
 ⁸⁵ He is arrogant and hates Your instructions.
      He digs deep pits to trap me.
 ⁸⁶ But all Your commands are trustworthy and faithful.
      I trust You to protect me from his persecution of me.
 ⁸⁷ He nearly drags me down to his level, but, as for me,
      I refuse to abandon Your commandments, Your precepts.
 ⁸⁸ In Your unfailing love, I trust You to spare my life, and revive
      me according to Your lovingkindness;
      so that I can continue to obey Your laws, the testimonies of

From January to April we are praying Psalm 119 on the Ranger Joe’s God and Country Show .

To see ALL of the Psalm 119 prayers, click here.

Each stanza was given a Key Word, Emphasis and Application (see below in today's prayer) which succeeding prayers are built around.

Psalm 119:73-80

          Key Word                Compassion

          Emphasis                 Your compassionate judgment

          Application              Lord, because Your judgments are full of compassion I meditate on and turn to Your precepts

Today’s Prayer

Yodh

 ⁷³ Your hands made me; You created me.
      Now give me the sense and understanding to follow Your commands.
 ⁷⁴ May all who fear You find in me a cause for joy,
      for I have put my hope in, and wait on, Your word.
 ⁷⁵ I know, O Lord, that Your judgments are fair and full of compassion;
      and that You disciplined me because I needed it.
 ⁷⁶ Now let Your unfailing love comfort me,
      just as You promised me, Your servant.
 ⁷⁷ Surround me with Your tender mercies
      and Your great compassion,  so I may live,
      for Your instructions are my delight.
 ⁷⁸ Bring disgrace upon me when I am arrogant;
      and then cause me to meditate on Your precepts.
 ⁷⁹ Let me be united with all who fear You,
      with those who know Your laws and testimonies.
 ⁸⁰ May I be blameless in keeping Your decrees;
      then I will not be ashamed.

From January to April we are praying Psalm 119 on the Ranger Joe’s God and Country Show .

To see ALL of the Psalm 119 prayers, click here.

Each stanza was given a Key Word, Emphasis and Application (see below in today's prayer) which succeeding prayers are built around.

Psalm 119:65-72

Key Word               Afflicted

Emphasis               He deals with His servant

Application              Even in my affliction, You deal well with Your servant

Today’s Prayer

Teth

 ⁶⁵ You have dealt well with me, doing many good things for me, Lord,
      just as You promised.
 ⁶⁶ I believe in Your commands;
      now teach me good judgment and knowledge and discernment.
 ⁶⁷ I used to wander off until You disciplined me with affliction;
      but now I closely follow Your word.
 ⁶⁸ You are good and do only good;
      teach me Your decrees.
 ⁶⁹ Oh Lord, in my arrogance I fell for the evil one’s lies,
      but now, in truth, I will obey Your commandments with all my heart.
 ⁷⁰ My heart was dull and foolish,
      but now I delight in Your instructions.
 ⁷¹ My suffering, my affliction, was good for me, thank You Lord,
      for it taught me to pay attention to Your decrees.
 ⁷² Your instructions are more valuable to me
      than millions in gold and silver.

From January to April we are praying Psalm 119 on the Ranger Joe’s God and Country Show .

To see ALL of the Psalm 119 prayers, click here.

Each stanza was given a Key Word, Emphasis and Application (see below in today's prayer) which succeeding prayers are built around.

Psalm 119:57-64

Key Word               Sought

Emphasis               The Lord is my portion

Application              Because You are my portion, I constantly rise and give You thanks

Today’s Prayer

Heth

 ⁵⁷ Lord, You are mine, You are my portion!
      I promise to obey Your words!
 ⁵⁸ With all my heart I have sought Your favor, Your blessings.
      Be gracious, be merciful as You promised.
 ⁵⁹ I considered my ways, I pondered the direction of my life,
      and I turned to follow Your laws.
 ⁶⁰ I hasten, without delay,
      to obey Your commands Lord.
 ⁶¹ Evil people try to drag me into sin,
      but I am firmly anchored to Your instructions.
 ⁶² I rise throughout the night to thank You
      for Your just regulations and ordinances.
 ⁶³ I am a friend to anyone who fears You—
      to anyone who obeys Your commandments.
 ⁶⁴ O Lord, Your unfailing love fills the earth;
      teach me Your decrees, teach me Your statutes.

From January to April we are praying Psalm 119 on the Ranger Joe’s God and Country Show .

To see ALL of the Psalm 119 prayers, click here.

Each stanza was given a Key Word, Emphasis and Application (see below in today's prayer) which succeeding prayers are built around.

Psalm 119:49-56

Key Word               Comfort

Emphasis               Your words are my songs

Application              Even in affliction Your Word comforts me

Today’s Prayer

Zayin

 ⁴⁹ Lord, remember Your promises to me, Your servant;
      Your word is my only hope, my sure hope.
 ⁵⁰ Your promises revive me, they  are my comfort in affliction;
      and in all my troubles.
 ⁵¹ Lord, when I am arrogant, and proud, I hold Your words
in utter contempt,
      cause me to not turn away from Your instructions.
 ⁵² I meditate on Your age-old regulations;
      O Lord, they comfort me.
 ⁵³ I become furious when I am wicked,
      because I have rejected Your instructions.
 ⁵⁴ Your decrees have been the theme of my songs
      wherever I have lived.
 ⁵⁵ I reflect at night on who You are, O Lord;
      therefore, I obey Your instructions, I keep Your law.
 ⁵⁶ This is how I spend my life:
      obeying Your commandments.

From January to April we are praying Psalm 119 on the Ranger Joe’s God and Country Show .

To see ALL of the Psalm 119 prayers, click here.

Each stanza was given a Key Word, Emphasis and Application (see below in today's prayer) which succeeding prayers are built around.

Psalm 119:41-48

Key Word               Love

Emphasis               There is Liberty in Your word

Application             Your word is my sure hope.

Today’s Prayer

Waw

 ⁴¹ Lord, I trust that You are giving me Your unfailing love,
      the salvation that You promised me.
 ⁴² Then I can answer those who may taunt me,
      for I trust in Your word.
 ⁴³ Lord, do not snatch Your word of truth from me,
      for Your regulations and Your ordinances are
      my only hope, my sure hope.
 ⁴⁴ I will keep on obeying Your instructions
      forever and ever.
 ⁴⁵ I will walk in freedom, I will walk in liberty
      for I have devoted myself to Your commandments,
      to seeking Your precepts.
 ⁴⁶ I will speak to those in leadership above me
      about Your testimonies,
      and I will not be ashamed.
 ⁴⁷ How I delight in Your commandments!
      How I love them!
 ⁴⁸ I will honor and love Your commands.
      I will meditate on Your decrees.

From January to April we are praying Psalm 119 on the Ranger Joe’s God and Country Show .

To see ALL of the Psalm 119 prayers, click here.

Each stanza was given a Key Word, Emphasis and Application (see below in today's prayer) which succeeding prayers are built around.

Psalm 119:25-32

Key Word               Shame

Emphasis               You remove false ways from me

Application              Lord You revive me, You enlarge my heart

Today’s Prayer

Daleth

 ²⁵ Lord, sometimes, because of sin and shame, I feel like I lie in the dust;
      please revive me by Your word.
 ²⁶ I told You my plans, and You answered me Lord.
      Now teach me Your decrees.
 ²⁷ Lord, help me understand the meaning of Your commandments,
      and I will meditate on Your wonders.
 ²⁸ I weep with sorrow, I weep because of grief, because of shame;
      encourage me by Your word.
 ²⁹ Lord, remove false ways from me;
      and graciously give me the privilege of knowing Your instructions.
 ³⁰ I have chosen to be faithful;
      I have determined to live by Your ordinances.
 ³¹ I cling to Your testimonies.
      Lord, don’t let me be put to shame!
 ³² I will pursue Your commands,
      for You enlarge my heart and expand my understanding.

From January to April we are praying Psalm 119 on the Ranger Joe’s God and Country Show .

To see ALL of the Psalm 119 prayers, click here.

Each stanza was given a Key Word, Emphasis and Application (see below in today's prayer) which succeeding prayers are built around.

Psalm 119:33-40

          Key Word                Observe

          Emphasis                You incline my heart

          Application              You make me walk in Your path, which is where my happiness is found

Today’s Prayer

He

 ³³ Teach me Your decrees, O Lord;
      and I will keep them, I shall observe them to the end.
 ³⁴ Give me understanding Lord and I will obey Your instructions;
      I will put them into practice with all my heart.
 ³⁵ Lord, make me walk along the path of Your commands,
      for that is where my happiness is found.
 ³⁶ Give me an eagerness Lord, for Your laws
      rather than a love for money!
 ³⁷ Incline my heart to Your testimonies,
      turn my eyes from worthless things, Lord,
      and revive my life through Your word.
 ³⁸ Reassure me of Your promises,

      and it will produce reverence for You,
 ³⁹ Help me abandon my shameful ways;
      for Your regulations and Your ordinances are good.
 ⁴⁰ I long to obey Your commandments!
      Father, revive my life with Your goodness.

From January to April we are praying Psalm 119 on the Ranger Joe’s God and Country Show . To see ALL of the Psalm 119 prayers, click here. Each stanza was given a Key Word, Emphasis and Application (see below in today's prayer) which succeeding prayers are built around.

Psalm 119:17-24

Key Word                Counseled

Emphasis                You open my eyes to Your word

Application              Your testimonies are my delight they give me wise advice and wise counsel

Today’s Prayer

Gimel

 ¹⁷ Be good to Your servant,
      that I may live and obey Your word.
 ¹⁸ Open my eyes to see
      the wonderful truths in Your instructions and laws.
 ¹⁹ I am only a stranger on the earth.
      Do not hide Your commands from me!
 ²⁰ I am often crushed and overwhelmed
      with a desire for Your ordinances.
 ²¹ You rebuke my arrogance,
      when I wander away from Your commands.
 ²² Lord, don’t let scorn and insult affect me,
      for I have obeyed Your laws.
 ²³ Even though people sit and speak against me,
      I will meditate on Your decrees.
 ²⁴ Your laws, Your testimonies are my delight;
      they give me wise advice and wise counsel.