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e-mail address [email protected] [email protected] messenger contact window live messenger: [email protected] aim: durangoadd64 skype:cowboys62 yahoo:OADDISONGETHERS ----- Original Message ----- From: "Donnie Parrett" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 12:10 AM Subject: Daily Bible Reading For Saturday June 27 > Psalm 116-120 (The Message) > > Psalm 116 > > 1-6 I love God because he listened to me, listened as I begged for mercy. > He listened so intently > as I laid out my case before him. > Death stared me in the face, > hell was hard on my heels. > Up against it, I didn't know which way to turn; > then I called out to God for help: > "Please, God!" I cried out. > "Save my life!" > God is gracious-it is he who makes things right, > our most compassionate God. > God takes the side of the helpless; > when I was at the end of my rope, he saved me. > > 7-8 I said to myself, "Relax and rest. > God has showered you with blessings. > Soul, you've been rescued from death; > Eye, you've been rescued from tears; > And you, Foot, were kept from stumbling." > > 9-11 I'm striding in the presence of God, > alive in the land of the living! > I stayed faithful, though bedeviled, > and despite a ton of bad luck, > Despite giving up on the human race, > saying, "They're all liars and cheats." > > 12-19 What can I give back to God > for the blessings he's poured out on me? > I'll lift high the cup of salvation-a toast to God! > I'll pray in the name of God; > I'll complete what I promised God I'd do, > and I'll do it together with his people. > When they arrive at the gates of death, > God welcomes those who love him. > Oh, God, here I am, your servant, > your faithful servant: set me free for your service! > I'm ready to offer the thanksgiving sacrifice > and pray in the name of God. > I'll complete what I promised God I'd do, > and I'll do it in company with his people, > In the place of worship, in God's house, > in Jerusalem, God's city. > Hallelujah! > Psalm 117 > > 1-2 Praise God, everybody! Applaud God, all people! > His love has taken over our lives; > God's faithful ways are eternal. > Hallelujah! > Psalm 118 > > 1-4 Thank God because he's good, because his love never quits. > Tell the world, Israel, > "His love never quits." > And you, clan of Aaron, tell the world, > "His love never quits." > And you who fear God, join in, > "His love never quits." > > 5-16 Pushed to the wall, I called to God; > from the wide open spaces, he answered. > God's now at my side and I'm not afraid; > who would dare lay a hand on me? > God's my strong champion; > I flick off my enemies like flies. > Far better to take refuge in God > than trust in people; > Far better to take refuge in God > than trust in celebrities. > Hemmed in by barbarians, > in God's name I rubbed their faces in the dirt; > Hemmed in and with no way out, > in God's name I rubbed their faces in the dirt; > Like swarming bees, like wild prairie fire, they hemmed me in; > in God's name I rubbed their faces in the dirt. > I was right on the cliff-edge, ready to fall, > when God grabbed and held me. > God's my strength, he's also my song, > and now he's my salvation. > Hear the shouts, hear the triumph songs > in the camp of the saved? > "The hand of God has turned the tide! > The hand of God is raised in victory! > The hand of God has turned the tide!" > > 17-20 I didn't die. I lived! > And now I'm telling the world what God did. > God tested me, he pushed me hard, > but he didn't hand me over to Death. > Swing wide the city gates-the righteous gates! > I'll walk right through and thank God! > This Temple Gate belongs to God, > so the victors can enter and praise. > > 21-25 Thank you for responding to me; > you've truly become my salvation! > The stone the masons discarded as flawed > is now the capstone! > This is God's work. > We rub our eyes-we can hardly believe it! > This is the very day God acted- > let's celebrate and be festive! > Salvation now, God. Salvation now! > Oh yes, God-a free and full life! > > 26-29 Blessed are you who enter in God's name- > from God's house we bless you! > God is God, > he has bathed us in light. > Festoon the shrine with garlands, > hang colored banners above the altar! > You're my God, and I thank you. > O my God, I lift high your praise. > Thank God-he's so good. > His love never quits! > Psalm 119 > > 1-8 You're blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road > revealed by God. > You're blessed when you follow his directions, > doing your best to find him. > That's right-you don't go off on your own; > you walk straight along the road he set. > You, God, prescribed the right way to live; > now you expect us to live it. > Oh, that my steps might be steady, > keeping to the course you set; > Then I'd never have any regrets > in comparing my life with your counsel. > I thank you for speaking straight from your heart; > I learn the pattern of your righteous ways. > I'm going to do what you tell me to do; > don't ever walk off and leave me. > 9-16 How can a young person live a clean life? > By carefully reading the map of your Word. > I'm single-minded in pursuit of you; > don't let me miss the road signs you've posted. > I've banked your promises in the vault of my heart > so I won't sin myself bankrupt. > Be blessed, God; > train me in your ways of wise living. > I'll transfer to my lips > all the counsel that comes from your mouth; > I delight far more in what you tell me about living > than in gathering a pile of riches. > I ponder every morsel of wisdom from you, > I attentively watch how you've done it. > I relish everything you've told me of life, > I won't forget a word of it. > > 17-24 Be generous with me and I'll live a full life; > not for a minute will I take my eyes off your road. > Open my eyes so I can see > what you show me of your miracle-wonders. > I'm a stranger in these parts; > give me clear directions. > My soul is starved and hungry, ravenous!- > insatiable for your nourishing commands. > And those who think they know so much, > ignoring everything you tell them-let them have it! > Don't let them mock and humiliate me; > I've been careful to do just what you said. > While bad neighbors maliciously gossip about me, > I'm absorbed in pondering your wise counsel. > Yes, your sayings on life are what give me delight; > I listen to them as to good neighbors! > > 25-32 I'm feeling terrible-I couldn't feel worse! > Get me on my feet again. You promised, remember? > When I told my story, you responded; > train me well in your deep wisdom. > Help me understand these things inside and out > so I can ponder your miracle-wonders. > My sad life's dilapidated, a falling-down barn; > build me up again by your Word. > Barricade the road that goes Nowhere; > grace me with your clear revelation. > I choose the true road to Somewhere, > I post your road signs at every curve and corner. > I grasp and cling to whatever you tell me; > God, don't let me down! > I'll run the course you lay out for me > if you'll just show me how. > > 33-40 God, teach me lessons for living > so I can stay the course. > Give me insight so I can do what you tell me- > my whole life one long, obedient response. > Guide me down the road of your commandments; > I love traveling this freeway! > Give me a bent for your words of wisdom, > and not for piling up loot. > Divert my eyes from toys and trinkets, > invigorate me on the pilgrim way. > Affirm your promises to me- > promises made to all who fear you. > Deflect the harsh words of my critics- > but what you say is always so good. > See how hungry I am for your counsel; > preserve my life through your righteous ways! > > 41-48 Let your love, God, shape my life > with salvation, exactly as you promised; > Then I'll be able to stand up to mockery > because I trusted your Word. > Don't ever deprive me of truth, not ever- > your commandments are what I depend on. > Oh, I'll guard with my life what you've revealed to me, > guard it now, guard it ever; > And I'll stride freely through wide open spaces > as I look for your truth and your wisdom; > Then I'll tell the world what I find, > speak out boldly in public, unembarrassed. > I cherish your commandments-oh, how I love them!- > relishing every fragment of your counsel. > > 49-56 Remember what you said to me, your servant- > I hang on to these words for dear life! > These words hold me up in bad times; > yes, your promises rejuvenate me. > The insolent ridicule me without mercy, > but I don't budge from your revelation. > I watch for your ancient landmark words, > and know I'm on the right track. > But when I see the wicked ignore your directions, > I'm beside myself with anger. > I set your instructions to music > and sing them as I walk this pilgrim way. > I meditate on your name all night, God, > treasuring your revelation, O God. > Still, I walk through a rain of derision > because I live by your Word and counsel. > > 57-64 Because you have satisfied me, God, I promise > to do everything you say. > I beg you from the bottom of my heart: smile, > be gracious to me just as you promised. > When I took a long, careful look at your ways, > I got my feet back on the trail you blazed. > I was up at once, didn't drag my feet, > was quick to follow your orders. > The wicked hemmed me in-there was no way out- > but not for a minute did I forget your plan for me. > I get up in the middle of the night to thank you; > your decisions are so right, so true-I can't wait till morning! > I'm a friend and companion of all who fear you, > of those committed to living by your rules. > Your love, God, fills the earth! > Train me to live by your counsel. > > 65-72 Be good to your servant, God; > be as good as your Word. > Train me in good common sense; > I'm thoroughly committed to living your way. > Before I learned to answer you, I wandered all over the place, > but now I'm in step with your Word. > You are good, and the source of good; > train me in your goodness. > The godless spread lies about me, > but I focus my attention on what you are saying; > They're bland as a bucket of lard, > while I dance to the tune of your revelation. > My troubles turned out all for the best- > they forced me to learn from your textbook. > Truth from your mouth means more to me > than striking it rich in a gold mine. > > 73-80 With your very own hands you formed me; > now breathe your wisdom over me so I can understand you. > When they see me waiting, expecting your Word, > those who fear you will take heart and be glad. > I can see now, God, that your decisions are right; > your testing has taught me what's true and right. > Oh, love me-and right now!-hold me tight! > just the way you promised. > Now comfort me so I can live, really live; > your revelation is the tune I dance to. > Let the fast-talking tricksters be exposed as frauds; > they tried to sell me a bill of goods, > but I kept my mind fixed on your counsel. > Let those who fear you turn to me > for evidence of your wise guidance. > And let me live whole and holy, soul and body, > so I can always walk with my head held high. > > 81-88 I'm homesick-longing for your salvation; > I'm waiting for your word of hope. > My eyes grow heavy watching for some sign of your promise; > how long must I wait for your comfort? > There's smoke in my eyes-they burn and water, > but I keep a steady gaze on the instructions you post. > How long do I have to put up with all this? > How long till you haul my tormentors into court? > The arrogant godless try to throw me off track, > ignorant as they are of God and his ways. > Everything you command is a sure thing, > but they harass me with lies. Help! > They've pushed and pushed-they never let up- > but I haven't relaxed my grip on your counsel. > In your great love revive me > so I can alertly obey your every word. > > 89-96 What you say goes, God, > and stays, as permanent as the heavens. > Your truth never goes out of fashion; > it's as up-to-date as the earth when the sun comes up. > Your Word and truth are dependable as ever; > that's what you ordered-you set the earth going. > If your revelation hadn't delighted me so, > I would have given up when the hard times came. > But I'll never forget the advice you gave me; > you saved my life with those wise words. > Save me! I'm all yours. > I look high and low for your words of wisdom. > The wicked lie in ambush to destroy me, > but I'm only concerned with your plans for me. > I see the limits to everything human, > but the horizons can't contain your commands! > > 97-104 Oh, how I love all you've revealed; > I reverently ponder it all the day long. > Your commands give me an edge on my enemies; > they never become obsolete. > I've even become smarter than my teachers > since I've pondered and absorbed your counsel. > I've become wiser than the wise old sages > simply by doing what you tell me. > I watch my step, avoiding the ditches and ruts of evil > so I can spend all my time keeping your Word. > I never make detours from the route you laid out; > you gave me such good directions. > Your words are so choice, so tasty; > I prefer them to the best home cooking. > With your instruction, I understand life; > that's why I hate false propaganda. > > 105-112 By your words I can see where I'm going; > they throw a beam of light on my dark path. > I've committed myself and I'll never turn back > from living by your righteous order. > Everything's falling apart on me, God; > put me together again with your Word. > Festoon me with your finest sayings, God; > teach me your holy rules. > My life is as close as my own hands, > but I don't forget what you have revealed. > The wicked do their best to throw me off track, > but I don't swerve an inch from your course. > I inherited your book on living; it's mine forever- > what a gift! And how happy it makes me! > I concentrate on doing exactly what you say- > I always have and always will. > > 113-120 I hate the two-faced, > but I love your clear-cut revelation. > You're my place of quiet retreat; > I wait for your Word to renew me. > Get out of my life, evildoers, > so I can keep my God's commands. > Take my side as you promised; I'll live then for sure. > Don't disappoint all my grand hopes. > Stick with me and I'll be all right; > I'll give total allegiance to your definitions of life. > Expose all who drift away from your sayings; > their casual idolatry is lethal. > You reject earth's wicked as so much rubbish; > therefore I lovingly embrace everything you say. > I shiver in awe before you; > your decisions leave me speechless with reverence. > > 121-128 I stood up for justice and the right; > don't leave me to the mercy of my oppressors. > Take the side of your servant, good God; > don't let the godless take advantage of me. > I can't keep my eyes open any longer, waiting for you > to keep your promise to set everything right. > Let your love dictate how you deal with me; > teach me from your textbook on life. > I'm your servant-help me understand what that means, > the inner meaning of your instructions. > It's time to act, God; > they've made a shambles of your revelation! > Yea-Saying God, I love what you command, > I love it better than gold and gemstones; > Yea-Saying God, I honor everything you tell me, > I despise every deceitful detour. > > 129-136 Every word you give me is a miracle word- > how could I help but obey? > Break open your words, let the light shine out, > let ordinary people see the meaning. > Mouth open and panting, > I wanted your commands more than anything. > Turn my way, look kindly on me, > as you always do to those who personally love you. > Steady my steps with your Word of promise > so nothing malign gets the better of me. > Rescue me from the grip of bad men and women > so I can live life your way. > Smile on me, your servant; > teach me the right way to live. > I cry rivers of tears > because nobody's living by your book! > > 137-144 You are right and you do right, God; > your decisions are right on target. > You rightly instruct us in how to live > ever faithful to you. > My rivals nearly did me in, > they persistently ignored your commandments. > Your promise has been tested through and through, > and I, your servant, love it dearly. > I'm too young to be important, > but I don't forget what you tell me. > Your righteousness is eternally right, > your revelation is the only truth. > Even though troubles came down on me hard, > your commands always gave me delight. > The way you tell me to live is always right; > help me understand it so I can live to the fullest. > > 145-152 I call out at the top of my lungs, > "God! Answer! I'll do whatever you say." > I called to you, "Save me > so I can carry out all your instructions." > I was up before sunrise, > crying for help, hoping for a word from you. > I stayed awake all night, > prayerfully pondering your promise. > In your love, listen to me; > in your justice, God, keep me alive. > As those out to get me come closer and closer, > they go farther and farther from the truth you reveal; > But you're the closest of all to me, God, > and all your judgments true. > I've known all along from the evidence of your words > that you meant them to last forever. > > 153-160 Take a good look at my trouble, and help me- > I haven't forgotten your revelation. > Take my side and get me out of this; > give me back my life, just as you promised. > "Salvation" is only gibberish to the wicked > because they've never looked it up in your dictionary. > Your mercies, God, run into the billions; > following your guidelines, revive me. > My antagonists are too many to count, > but I don't swerve from the directions you gave. > I took one look at the quitters and was filled with loathing; > they walked away from your promises so casually! > Take note of how I love what you tell me; > out of your life of love, prolong my life. > Your words all add up to the sum total: Truth. > Your righteous decisions are eternal. > > 161-168 I've been slandered unmercifully by the politicians, > but my awe at your words keeps me stable. > I'm ecstatic over what you say, > like one who strikes it rich. > I hate lies-can't stand them!- > but I love what you have revealed. > Seven times each day I stop and shout praises > for the way you keep everything running right. > For those who love what you reveal, everything fits- > no stumbling around in the dark for them. > I wait expectantly for your salvation; > God, I do what you tell me. > My soul guards and keeps all your instructions- > oh, how much I love them! > I follow your directions, abide by your counsel; > my life's an open book before you. > > 169-176 Let my cry come right into your presence, God; > provide me with the insight that comes only from your Word. > Give my request your personal attention, > rescue me on the terms of your promise. > Let praise cascade off my lips; > after all, you've taught me the truth about life! > And let your promises ring from my tongue; > every order you've given is right. > Put your hand out and steady me > since I've chosen to live by your counsel. > I'm homesick, God, for your salvation; > I love it when you show yourself! > Invigorate my soul so I can praise you well, > use your decrees to put iron in my soul. > And should I wander off like a lost sheep-seek me! > I'll recognize the sound of your voice. > > Psalm 120 > A Pilgrim Song > 1-2 I'm in trouble. I cry to God, desperate for an answer: > "Deliver me from the liars, God! > They smile so sweetly but lie through their teeth." > > 3-4 Do you know what's next, can you see what's coming, > all you barefaced liars? > Pointed arrows and burning coals > will be your reward. > > 5-7 I'm doomed to live in Meshech, > cursed with a home in Kedar, > My whole life lived camping > among quarreling neighbors. > I'm all for peace, but the minute > I tell them so, they go to war! > > > > > > > Please join us on Skype Monday thru Friday at 8:00 EST for our Morning > Skype Prayer Time. > > > Contact Me At: > Donnie Parrett > 1956 Asa Flat Road > Annville, Kentucky 40402 > Home Phone: 606-364-3321 > Church Phone: 606-364-PRAY > Skype Name: Donnie1261 > Email: [email protected] > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Deaf-Blind Inspirational Life Group" group. 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