True Obedience

by Tim Canosa on April 28th, 2023

QophI call with all my heart; answer me, Lord,    and I will obey your decrees.I call out to you; save me    and I will keep your statutes.I rise before dawn and cry for help;    I have put my hope in your word.My eyes stay open through the watches of the night,    that I may meditate on your promises.Hear my voice in accordance with your love;    preserve my life, Lord, according to your laws.Tho...  Read More

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True Remembering

by Tim Canosa on April 27th, 2023

TsadheYou are righteous, Lord,    and your laws are right.The statutes you have laid down are righteous;    they are fully trustworthy.My zeal wears me out,    for my enemies ignore your words.Your promises have been thoroughly tested,    and your servant loves them.Though I am lowly and despised,    I do not forget your precepts.Your righteousness is everlasting    and your law is true.Trouble an...  Read More

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True Concern

by Tim Canosa on April 26th, 2023

PeYour statutes are wonderful;    therefore I obey them.The unfolding of your words gives light;    it gives understanding to the simple.I open my mouth and pant,    longing for your commands.Turn to me and have mercy on me,    as you always do to those who love your name.Direct my footsteps according to your word;    let no sin rule over me.Redeem me from human oppression,    that I may obey your...  Read More

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True Growth

by Tim Canosa on April 25th, 2023

AyinI have done what is righteous and just;    do not leave me to my oppressors.Ensure your servant’s well-being;    do not let the arrogant oppress me.My eyes fail, looking for your salvation,    looking for your righteous promise.Deal with your servant according to your love    and teach me your decrees.I am your servant; give me discernment    that I may understand your statutes.It is time for ...  Read More

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True God

by Tim Canosa on April 24th, 2023

SamekhI hate double-minded people,    but I love your law.You are my refuge and my shield;    I have put my hope in your word.Away from me, you evildoers,    that I may keep the commands of my God!Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I will live;    do not let my hopes be dashed.Uphold me, and I will be delivered;    I will always have regard for your decrees.You reject all who stra...  Read More

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True Light

by Tim Canosa on April 23rd, 2023

NunYour word is a lamp for my feet,    a light on my path.I have taken an oath and confirmed it,    that I will follow your righteous laws.I have suffered much;    preserve my life, Lord, according to your word.Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth,    and teach me your laws.Though I constantly take my life in my hands,    I will not forget your law.The wicked have set a snare for me,    bu...  Read More

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True Confidence

by Tim Canosa on April 22nd, 2023

MemOh, how I love your law!    I meditate on it all day long.Your commands are always with me    and make me wiser than my enemies.I have more insight than all my teachers,    for I meditate on your statutes.I have more understanding than the elders,    for I obey your precepts.I have kept my feet from every evil path    so that I might obey your word.I have not departed from your laws,    for you...  Read More

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True Eternally

by Tim Canosa on April 21st, 2023

LamedhYour word, Lord, is eternal;    it stands firm in the heavens.Your faithfulness continues through all generations;    you established the earth, and it endures.Your laws endure to this day,    for all things serve you.If your law had not been my delight,    I would have perished in my affliction.I will never forget your precepts,    for by them you have preserved my life.Save me, for I am yo...  Read More

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True Poetry

by Tim Canosa on April 20th, 2023

KaphMy soul faints with longing for your salvation,    but I have put my hope in your word.My eyes fail, looking for your promise;    I say, “When will you comfort me?”Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,    I do not forget your decrees.How long must your servant wait?    When will you punish my persecutors?The arrogant dig pits to trap me,    contrary to your law.All your commands are trustw...  Read More

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True Justice

by Tim Canosa on April 19th, 2023

YodhYour hands made me and formed me;    give me understanding to learn your commands.May those who fear you rejoice when they see me,    for I have put my hope in your word.I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,    and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.May your unfailing love be my comfort,    according to your promise to your servant.Let your compassion come to me that I may live,...  Read More

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True Learning

by Tim Canosa on April 18th, 2023

TethDo good to your servant    according to your word, Lord.Teach me knowledge and good judgment,    for I trust your commands.Before I was afflicted I went astray,    but now I obey your word.You are good, and what you do is good;    teach me your decrees.Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,    I keep your precepts with all my heart.Their hearts are callous and unfeeling,    but I deli...  Read More

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True Knowledge

by Tim Canosa on April 17th, 2023

 HethYou are my portion, Lord;    I have promised to obey your words.I have sought your face with all my heart;    be gracious to me according to your promise.I have considered my ways    and have turned my steps to your statutes.I will hasten and not delay    to obey your commands.Though the wicked bind me with ropes,    I will not forget your law.At midnight I rise to give you thanks    for your...  Read More

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