Give me understanding according to Your word. Psalm 119:169b Word of God and inward light, Wake my spirit, clear my sight. Samuel Longfellow, 1819-92, American hymnwriter, brother to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, poet
Let my soul live that it may praise You, And let Your ordinances help me. Psalm 119:175 God fills our soul full of life, preserving it from wandering, giving it to enjoy the indwelling of the Holy Ghost, and letting it live to the fullness of life to the utmost possibilities of its new created being. Charles Haddon Spurgeon, 1834-92
Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips, From a deceitful tongue. Psalm 120:2 We're going to have to let God’s truth scream louder to our souls than the lies. Beth Moore, 1957-, Bible teacher, author
I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From where shall my help come? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 We are naturally more anxious than is needful in seeking alleviation of our problems; we run up and down through tortuous mazes rather than imposing a restraint upon our understandings and applying ourselves to God alone. John Calvin, 1509-64, French reformer, theologian
He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber. Psalm 121:3 Walk with confidence today. You have a Helper, a Keeper and a Preserver, who will see you through. Warren Wiersbe, American pastor, prolific writer Christian literature, b1929