Friday, February 13, 2009

Hidden in my heart: Psalm 16

I have been much more diligent in my striving to memorize Scripture & hide it in my heart. I memorized Psalm 16 about 2 weeks ago & have been reciting it as often as I can remember. Whether at work, in the car, the shower, in bed, etc. I have experienced a great deal of joy from having this psalm in my mind & heart. 

Psalm 16
Preserve me, O God, for I take refuge in You. 
I said to the Lord, "You are my Lord; I have no good besides You."
As for the saints who are in the land, they are the majestic ones in whom is all my delight.
The sorrows of those who have bartered for another god will be multiplied.
I will not pour out their drink offerings of blood, nor will I take their names upon my lips. 

The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and my cup; 
You support my lot.
The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places;
Indeed, my heritage is beautiful to me.

I will bless the Lord who has counseled me;
Indeed, my mind instructs me in the night.
I have set the Lord continually before me;
Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Therefore, my heart is glad and my glory rejoices;
My flesh also will dwell securely.
For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol;
Nor will You allow Your Holy One to undergo decay.
You will make known to me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
In Your right hand are pleasures forever.

For those interested in joining me on this journey, next psalm of memory is Psalm 19. 

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