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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True Resistance

by Tim Canosa on April 16th, 2023

ZayinRemember your word to your servant,    for you have given me hope.My comfort in my suffering is this:    Your promise preserves my life.The arrogant mock me unmercifully,    but I do not turn from your law.I remember, Lord, your ancient laws,    and I find comfort in them.Indignation grips me because of the wicked,    who have forsaken your law.Your decrees are the theme of my song    whereve...  Read More

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True Goodness

by Tim Canosa on April 15th, 2023

WawMay your unfailing love come to me, Lord,    your salvation, according to your promise;then I can answer anyone who taunts me,    for I trust in your word.Never take your word of truth from my mouth,    for I have put my hope in your laws.I will always obey your law,    for ever and ever.I will walk about in freedom,    for I have sought out your precepts.I will speak of your statutes before ki...  Read More

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True Change

by Tim Canosa on April 14th, 2023

HeTeach me, Lord, the way of your decrees,    that I may follow it to the end.Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law    and obey it with all my heart.Direct me in the path of your commands,    for there I find delight.Turn my heart toward your statutes    and not toward selfish gain.Turn my eyes away from worthless things;    preserve my life according to your word.Fulfill your promise...  Read More

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True Forgiveness

by Tim Canosa on April 13th, 2023

DalethI am laid low in the dust;    preserve my life according to your word.I gave an account of my ways and you answered me;    teach me your decrees.Cause me to understand the way of your precepts,    that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.My soul is weary with sorrow;    strengthen me according to your word.Keep me from deceitful ways;    be gracious to me and teach me your law.I have chos...  Read More

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Good Law

by Tim Canosa on April 12th, 2023

GimelBe good to your servant while I live,    that I may obey your word.Open my eyes that I may see    wonderful things in your law.I am a stranger on earth;    do not hide your commands from me.My soul is consumed with longing    for your laws at all times.You rebuke the arrogant, who are accursed,    those who stray from your commands.Remove from me their scorn and contempt,    for I keep your s...  Read More

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True Purity

by Tim Canosa on April 11th, 2023

BethHow can a young person stay on the path of purity?    By living according to your word.I seek you with all my heart;    do not let me stray from your commands.I have hidden your word in my heart    that I might not sin against you.Praise be to you, Lord;    teach me your decrees.With my lips I recount    all the laws that come from your mouth.I rejoice in following your statutes    as one rej...  Read More

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