Season 1

Episode 151: Psalm 139

Today's meditation is on Psalm 139
O Lord, you have examined my heart. You know everything there is to know about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You perceive every movement of my heart and soul and understand my every thought before it even enters my mind. Even when I’m far away, you see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do. You are so intimately aware of me, Lord. You read my heart like an open book. You know what I am going to say even before I say it. You know every step I will take before my journey even begins. You've gone into my future to prepare the way, and in kindness you follow behind me to spare me from the harm of my past. You place your hand of blessing on my head. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too great for me to understand. The wonder of it all brings me strength.
Where could I go from your Spirit? Where could I run and hide from your face? I can never get away from your presence, Lord. If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I go down to the grave, you are there. If I ride the wings of the dawn, or fly into the radiant sunset, you are there waiting. If I dwell by the farthest oceans, even there your hand will guide me, and your strength will empower me. I could ask the darkness to hide me and the light around me to become night — but even in darkness I cannot hide from you. To you the night shines as bright as day. Darkness and light are the same to you.
You formed my innermost being, shaping my delicate inside and my intricate outside, and wove them all together in my mother's womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex. Your workmanship is marvelous. Everything you do is breathtaking. It simply amazes me to think about it. How thoroughly you know me, Lord. You formed every bone in my body when you created me in the secret place. Carefully, skillfully, you shaped me from nothing into something. You saw me before I was born. You saw who you created me to be before I became me. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.
How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. Every single moment you are thinking of me. How wonderful to consider that you cherish me constantly in your every thought. Your desires toward me are more than the grains of sand on every shore. They cannot be numbered. And when I awake each morning, you are still with me.
Search me, O God, and know my heart. Examine me through and through. Find out everything that may be hidden within me. Put me to the test and sift through all my anxious cares. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me back to your glorious, everlasting way -- the path that brings me back to you.
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Episode 150: Psalm 138

Today's Meditation is on Psalm 138
I give you thanks, O Lord, with all the passion of my heart; I sing your praise in public places. I worship you in the presence of angels. Heaven's mighty ones will hear my voice, as I sing my loving praise to you. 
I bow before your divine presence and bring you my deepest worship as I experience your tender love and your living truth. Your love never fails. You are forever faithful. Your great and precious promises to me are backed by all the honor of your name.
As soon as I pray, you answer me. You strengthen me deep within my soul and breathe fresh courage into me. 
One day, all the earth will thank you Lord, every knee will bow, for everyone will hear your living words.
I sing about your wonderful ways, Lord, for your glory is great. Yet, even in your greatness, you reach to embrace the lowly. You care for the humble, but you keep your distance from the proud. Help me to remain humble, Lord, for I want to remain always in your presence.
Even though I am surrounded by troubles, you protect me. By your mighty power, I can walk through any devastation. You reach out your hand, and the power of your right hand saves me. You revive my soul. Your power sets me free from the enemy.
Lord, I know you will work out your plans for my life, for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. You keep every promise you make. You will not abandon me, for you made me, and I am yours. You will finish every good thing that you have begun in me.
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Episode 149: Psalm 136

Today's meditation is on Psalm 136
I give thanks to you, O Lord, for you are good; your loving-kindness continues forever.I give thanks to you, God of gods, for your loving-kindness continues forever. I give thanks to you, Lord of lords, for your loving-kindness continues forever. I praise you who alone do mighty miracles, for your loving-kindness continues forever. I praise you who made the heavens with wisdom, for your loving-kindness continues forever.I praise you who formed the dry ground, raising it up from the sea, for your loving-kindness continues forever. I praise you who made every heavenly light, for your loving-kindness continues forever: you made the sun to rule the day, for your loving-kindness continues forever; and the moon and stars to rule the night, for your loving-kindness continues forever. You brought me out of darkness with mighty power, for your loving-kindness continues forever. I praise you who have led me through difficult times, for your loving-kindness continues forever. 
You chose me when I was nothing, for your loving-kindness continues forever. And rescued me from the enemy, for your loving-kindness continues forever.
You give food to every living thing, for your loving-kindness continues forever. 
I give thanks to you, God of heaven, for your loving-kindness continues forever.
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Episode 148: Psalms 134-135

Today's meditation is on Psalm 134 & 135
I bless you, Lord, and lift my hands in holiness to you. I sing my song of blessing to you. You have blessed me beyond measure. Lord of heaven and earth, I worship you.
I shout hallelujah and praise your greatness. I praise you, Lord, because you are so good. I sing loving praises to your wonderful name. You have chosen me for your own purpose and called me your special treasure. Before the foundations of the earth, you chose me.
Your greatness is unequaled, Lord. You are far greater than any other god. You do whatever pleases you throughout all of heaven and earth and in the deepest seas with unlimited power and authority. You makes mists rise throughout the earth; you send the lightning and thunder, and bring the wind and rain out of your heavenly storehouse. You have done great miracles -- mighty signs and wonders throughout the history of the world, and even in now.
O Jehovah, your name endures forever; your fame is known to every generation. You will vindicate your people and have compassion on your servants.
The unbelievers worship what they make. They worship their wealth and their work. They idolize what they own and what they do. But their possessions will never satisfy. Their lifeless and futile works cannot bring life to them. Their things can't talk to them or answer their prayers. They create idols with speechless mouths, sightless eyes, and ears that cannot hear; they cannot even breathe. They are dead idols and everyone who trusts in these powerless, dead things, will be just like what they worship -- powerless and dead.
I bless you, Lord Jehovah. I bless your name. I trust and reverence you, bowing low before you. I praise you, Lord, for you have chosen to abide with me. 
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Episode 147: Psalms 130, 131 and 133

Today's meditation is based on Psalms 130, 131 and 133
From the depths of my despair, I cried out to you, Lord. And you heard my prayers. You don't remember my sins. You hold nothing against me. Your forgiving love is what makes you so wonderful. You have forgiven me and my sins have been erased, as though they never happened. What an awesome thing this is and what an awesome God you are. That is why I wait expectantly, trusting in you, God, expecting a breakthrough. Your word brings me hope. I trust in your promises. I long for you more than any watchman would long for the morning light. I will watch and wait for your O, God, throughout the night. My hope is in you. You are loving, kind and forgiving. You have a thousand ways to set me free. You come to me with salvation and armloads of blessings. You yourself redeemed me and ransomed me from my slavery to sin.
Lord, I am not proud and haughty. My heart is meek before you. I don’t consider myself better than others. I don’t pretend to “know it all,” and I'm content to not purse matters that are over my head--such as your complex mysteries and wonders--that I'm not yet ready to understand. I am humbled and quiet in your presence. Like a contented child, I am fully satisfied and my begging has been stilled. My soul is content in you. I quietly trust in you now, and always.
How wonderful it is, how pleasant, when I live in sweet unity with those around me. Harmony is as precious as the fragrant anointing oil flowing from the head of Aaron the high priest, dripping down his beard and running all the way to the hem of his priestly robes. Harmony as refreshing as the dew on the Earth. God, you have decreed your eternal blessing on the redeemed, even life forevermore.
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Episode 146: Psalms 126-129

Today's meditation is on Psalm 126-129
When you ransomed my life, Lord, it was like a dream come true! I laughed and sang, and overflowed with gladness. I shouted for joy, singing your praise. People see the change in my life and say, "What great miracles the Lord has done." Yes, you have done great things for me, Lord. Mighty miracles and I am overjoyed. You have refreshed me as by streams in the desert. You have restored me. I may have sown in tears, but now I am reaping a harvest of joy. I went out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, and returned singing, with armloads of blessing and a harvest overflowing.
Lord, I know that unless you build a house, the builders’ work is useless, they labor in vain. If your mercy doesn't protect a city, all the sentries in the world will do no good. It really is senseless to work so hard from early morning till late at night, toiling to make a living for fear of not having enough. You can provide for me even while I sleep. Children are a gift from you, O God; they are your reward. Children born to a couple will one day rise to protect and provide for their parents. My children will not bring shame, but victory. They will have influence and honor.
I love you, Lord. You have blessed me beyond measure. I trust in you completely, and obey your word. You reward me with prosperity, happiness and well-being. I am content in my home. My family sits around the dinner table as vigorous and healthy as young olive trees. That is your reward to me, Lord, because I reverence and trust you. You continually shower me with heaven’s blessings as well as with human joys. I will live a long and vibrant life.
I have been attacked by the enemy, Lord, but not destroyed. You are so good to me. You snapped the chains that had me bound and you set me free. Your blessings are upon me. I am blessed in your name, O Lord. 
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Episode 145: Psalms 122-125

Today's meditation is on Psalms 122-125
I am glad to come to the house of the Lord to thank and praise you. I pray for the peace of Jerusalem. My love for her prospers me. May there be peace within her walls, and prosperity in the homes of her people. I intercede for the sake of all your chosen people who live there, that they may live in peace. For the sake of your house, my God, I seek the welfare and prosperity of Jerusalem.
O God enthroned in heaven, I lift my eyes to you in worship. I look to you the way a servant wants to please his master. I look to you with passionate longing to please you and discover more of your mercy and grace. I am so grateful for your mercy and unfailing love.
Lord, if you had not been on my side, I would have been swallowed alive by the enemy, destroyed by circumstances. I would have drowned beneath the chaos of a fallen and cursed earth. But blessed are you, O Lord. You did not let the enemy devour me. You sent a redeemer. You ransomed me and paid my debt. The snare is broken and I am free. My help is from you, Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. You are my helper and defender.
I trust in you, Lord, and I am steady and unmovable as a mountain I will not be shaken by any circumstance. Your wraparound presence surrounds me, protecting me now and forever. The wicked shall not rule over me. Lord, you are so good to me. You have given me right standing, and I am devoted to you with all my heart. In you, I have quietness, peace and prosperity.
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing. 
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Episode 144: Psalm 121

Today's meditation is from Psalm 121
I look up to the mountains, but that is not where my strength comes from. My strength and my help come from you alone, God, the Creator who made the heavens, the earth and the mountains. 
You will guard and guide me, never letting me stumble, slip or fall. You are my keeper. You are always watching out for me. You never doze off or sleep. You'll never forget or ignore me.
You are my guardian. You care for me. You are my defender. You're always right at my side to shelter me safely in your presence. You protect me from danger both day and night. 
You guard me from every form of evil or calamity as you continuously watch over me. You preserve my life. You watch over me as I come and as I go. You guard me now. You guard me always. You will protect me forever. 
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Episode 143: Psalm 119:126-176

Today's meditation is on Psalm 119:126-176
Lord, I love your word. Your message of truth means more to me than the finest gold. Every word you speak, every truth revealed, is always right and beautiful to me. I reject what is false or phony.
Your laws are wonderful. Your marvelous words are living miracles; no wonder I long to obey everything you say. Revelation-light shines out when I study your word. You give me insight into your plans.
You have shown me grace and mercy, as is your way with those who love you. You have prepared a path before me that is filled with your promises. You guide me with your laws so that I may overcome evil with good. You have rescued me from oppression. You look down in love upon me and teach me what is right in your eyes. I weep when I see how your laws are disregarded and ignored by the world.
O Lord, you are just. The motive behind your every word is pure, and your teachings are remarkably faithful and true. I'm consumed with passion to do what's right, and I am indignant with a holy, righteous anger, when I see how your laws are disregarded. I have thoroughly tested your promises, and that is why I love them so much. I may be despised by the world, but I will never abandon your ways.
Your righteousness has no end. It is everlasting. Your laws are perfectly fair. Even when troubles try to overwhelm me, your word comforts me. I delight and cherish every message you speak to me. Give me more revelation so I can live for you. Nothing is more pure and eternal than your word.
I am praying with great earnestness, O Lord, and I thank you that you hear me always. Early in the morning before the sun is up, I am praying and declaring how much I trust in you. I wrap your words into my life. I lie awake at night and think about your promises to me. Your love for me is real. You breathe life into me by the revelation of your word. You word makes me whole.
You are near me always, Lord, nearer than my breath. Your word is true and steadfast. I have known from my earliest days how true and unchanging is your every word. Your word is established forever.
You have given me back my life again just as you promised. Lord, how great is your mercy. Your word is life, it revives me and strengthens me.
No matter what happens, no matter what comes against me, I will not swerve from your will. I really love your word. It is life to me and health to my flesh. Your loving-kindness is everlasting. The sum total of all your words adds up to absolute truth, and every one of your righteous decrees is everlasting.
I stand in awe of only your words. Your promises are my source of joy. The revelation of your word thrills me, like discovered treasure. How I hate all falsehood, but how I love your word. I will praise you seven times a day because your ways are perfect.
I have such great peace and well-being, of heart and mind, because I love your word. I will never stumble or be offended. I am so grateful for your salvation, Lord. I search your word for understanding, I love your word more than I can say. In my innermost being, I want to follow your word perfectly. I will keep your instructions and I will follow your counsel. You know my heart, Lord. Everything I do is known to you.
O Lord, listen to my prayers, they are like a sacred incense, a sacrifice to you. I long for even more revelation of your word. Keep me safe from harm as you said you would. I offer you my joyous praise for all that you've done for me. Your wonderful words will become my song of worship. Everything you've commanded is perfect and true. 
Place your hands of strength and favor upon me, for I've made the choice to follow your ways. Lord, I rejoice in your salvation, and your law is my delight. I will praise you as long as I have breath. Your truth is my strength.
When I wandered away like a lost sheep; you came and found me. I will never turn away from you. I will never forget what you've taught me, Lord. I am your beloved.
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing. 
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Episode 142: Psalm 119:75-125

Today's meditation is on Psalm 119:75-125
I love to talk about your word with fellow believers who trust in you and fear you. Help me to love your every wish. Make me passionate and wholehearted to fulfill your every wish. I will never be ashamed of loving you.
My heart is filled with gratitude for your salvation. You have given me great and precious promises. And I wait with expectancy to see your promises fully manifest in my life. I will not grow weary in waiting, but will cling to your Word and obey it. I will never forget your living truth. No matter what comes against me in the natural, I refuse to yield and disobey your laws. In your kindness, you ransomed my life. Revive me with your tender love. I will continue to obey you as long as I live.
Forever, O Lord, your Word stands firm in heaven. Your faithfulness extends to every generation, like the earth you created; it endures by your decree, for everything serves your plans. Everything you created sits firmly in place to testify of you.
I would have despaired and perished, but your Word has been my deepest delight. I will never cast it aside. I cannot forget the profound revelations you have taught me. I have used your Word to restore my joy and health. I am yours. You are my savior. I seek to live my life pleasing to you. Even though trouble may be around me, I will quietly keep my mind upon your promises. I have set my heart before you to understand more of your ways.
I have learned that there is nothing perfect in this imperfect world except your words. Oh, how I love them. I think about your words all day long. They bring freedom into my life. They make me wiser than my enemies because they are my constant guide. Wiser than my teachers, for I am ever thinking of your rules and absorbing your eye-opening revelation. They make me even wiser than the aged, because I do not fail to walk in the light of your ways.
I refuse to bend my morals when temptation is before me, but I will remain obedient to your Word. I won’t turn away from what you have taught me -- not even from the difficult truths. You have taught me to love your Word. Your living promises are sweeter to me than honey. They are revelation light. Only your Word can give me wisdom and understanding, and I hate every false teaching.
Your words are a shining light of truth, guiding me in my choices and decisions. They light the path ahead of me and keep me from stumbling. To live my life by your righteous rules is my holy and lifelong commitment.
When I was close to death, you breathed life into me again by your living Word. Accept my grateful thanks and teach me your desires. No matter what happens, I will keep following what you've taught me. I will not turn aside. Your laws are my joyous treasure, filling my life with gladness. I have determined in my heart to obey whatever you say, fully and forever.
I don't understand those who can't decide whether or not to follow you. My choice is clear—I passionately love your law. You are my refuge and quiet retreat. Your wraparound presence is my shield as I wrap myself in your Word. Your promises are my only source of hope. Lord, strengthen my inner being by the promises of your Word so that I may live faithful and unashamed for you. Lift me up and I will be safe. Empower me to live every moment in the light of your ways.
Let me hear your promise of blessing over my life, breaking me free from the oppressor. I praise you for redeeming me and providing me with a salvation that is complete, lacking nothing. Let me feel your tender love, for I am yours. Give me understanding of your wonderful ways. Give me common sense to apply them to everything I do. I need more revelation from your Word to know more about you, for I am in love with you.
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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