Tag Archives: Psalm 119

Devotions on Two Stanzas of Psalm 119

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Tom Bolton

John Wesley said in his notes on Psalm 119, ” The general scope and design of this psalm is, to magnify the law and make it honourable: to shew the excellency and usefulness of divine Revelation, and recommend it to … Continue reading →

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Free

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Tom Bolton

In days past, I contemplated Psalm 119. Freedom Walk Freely I embraced your blessings, Lord, and finally I find your promises in me. And firmly I find in You the answer to those who taunt me here, and Fully I … Continue reading →

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Jubilation Day

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I am again posting stanzas from my meditation on Psalm 119. I wrote this in early 2012. I. In Judgement, Knowing Jubilation! I know how you treat me! As you promised, you treat me just so. Judgement and knowledge are … Continue reading →

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On Word, Law and Life: Thanksgiving

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Tom Bolton

These are my verses in response to Psalm 119. Upon this wonderful day of Thanksgiving, I am reposting the whole devotion. On Word, Law and Life Along the Way Aware, aware, finally aware that the righteous are blessed, those who … Continue reading →

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On Word, Law and Life: Y Why?

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Y. Yet I cry; Search for Me Yet I cry for your help, as I come to you open-palmed, yearning to understand your words, even as I struggle; Yelling my questions to you in my mind’s eye, your word is … Continue reading →

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On Word, Law and Life: Words

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Tom Bolton

WW. Exhausted, Waiting With Hope Wronged by others in my life, I am wrung out, and Words upset me in spite of my judgement, but your words speak gently to me. Waiting here with hope, I find joy in your … Continue reading →

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On Word, Law and Life: W

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Tom Bolton

              W. Wicked Loss Where do I find this suffering? How far do I go? Wandering farther than I dreamed, I still hold your teachings in me. Wind your words around me. Save me! Toss me your rope. The … Continue reading →

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