Analysis of Psalm 119 In Meditative Prayer

By Ebere Irrechukwu

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Midas Touch GEMS
• Release date: Jun 20, 2023
• ISBN: 9781088179048

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Introduction

Christian meditation is a form of prayer in which a structured attempt is made to become aware of and reflect upon the revelations of God. The word meditation comes from the Latin word meditārī, which has a range of meanings including to reflect on, to study and to practice. Analysis of Psalm 119 in meditative prayer is a detailed meditation of each verse of the longest Chapter in the Bible in a prayer form for every day living.

Verse 1

Blessed is that whose ways are blameless, who work accordingly to the law of the lord

Make me a person of integrity, patient in learning to live like Christ, not a slanderer, living a pious life, emulating the character of Christ. Make me undefiled, pure, and pleasing to God

Verse 2

Blessed are those who keep his status

Help me to obey your law and seek you wholeheartedly. Teach me to obey your testimonies and observe your testimonies and decrees, instructions and law.

Let my desire, my views agree with everything the lord wants

Let my way be his way and may I surrender to his will

Let me learn obedience, teach me to listen and spend time  seeking to know you, meditating and internalizing your words

Verse 3

They do nothing wrong, they walk in his ways.

May I be upright in my dealings with men, Lord and help me expunge hypocrisy in my life. May I not be like a person who just seek men praise  but be authentic in my relationship with God and men?

Teach me to be  content with you so all I will live for is to be in constant communion and fellowship with you and emulating you. Help me to live an upright life devoid of sin

Verse 4

You have laid your precept; they are to be fully obeyed

You have commanded us to keep your law. Also I seek to be diligent, single minded zealous and determined to keep your law. Help me to keep making the effort in this journey of life

Verse 5

Oh that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees

Then I would not be put to shame

May my life fully obey your law? May I emulate you sincerely and be like a fruitful vine with your laws in my heart

Verse 6

I would not be put to shame

When I consider all your commands

When I think of all your commands you have given and meditate on it I realize you gave the law to prolong my life and for my own well-being and happiness to prevent shame and falling astray

May your laws give meaning to my life and make more meaning to me each day.

Verse 7

I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous law

I will also praise you with no pretence or ulterior motive

The more  I  study and meditate on your law  I realize  the reason you gave it is for my benefit because it  helps me through  every