Level Paths

1. READ the Bible daily

and memorize Scripture

2. PRAY for “extended” times daily

3. Sacrificially TURN

from sin

4. Be CONSISTENT in Worship

and Sunday School

5. Be a faithful STEWARD

of what you have

6. LEARN about and TRY

new ministries

7. TELL others about Jesus

and your church

• "How can a man keep his way pure? By living according to your word". v9

• "Your statutes are my delight; they are my counselors." v24

• "Give me understanding, and I will keep your law and obey it with all my heart." v34

• *M*: "I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts. I will speak of our statues before kings and will not be put to shame, for I delight in your commands because I love them. I lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and I meditate on your decrees." v45-48

• *M*: "Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees". v67

• "May your UNFAILING LOVE be my comfort." v67

• "I have put my HOPE in your word." v81

• "Your word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. Your FAITHFULNESS continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures. Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you. If your law had not been my DELIGHT, I would have perished in my affliction. I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preseved my life. Save me, for I am yours; I have sought out your precepts." v89

• "Oh how I love [your word], I meditate on it all day long! Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me." v97

• "You yourself have taught me". v102

• "How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path." v103

• "My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end." v112

• "You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word." v114

• *M*"Sustain me according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed. Uphold me and I will be delivered." v116-117

• "My flesh trembles in fear of you" v120

• *M* "The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands. Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name. Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me." v130

• "Make your face shine on your servant [blessing!] and teach me your decrees. Streams of tears flow from my eyes for your law is not obeyed...my zeal wears me out, for [those who] ignore your words {prayer can cost us something}." v135

• "Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands are my delight. Your statues are forever right; give me understanding that I may live." v143-44

• *M*"I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word. My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises. Hear my voice in accordance with your love" v147

• "Yet you are near, O Lord, and all your commands are true." v151

• "But my heart trembles at your word." v161

• *M* "Great peace have they who love your law {your ways}, and nothing can make them stumble {protection}." v165

• "I obey your statutes, for I love them greatly." v167

• "May my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your decrees {I praise because He teaches me!}." v. 171

• "May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous. {I sing because of truth, and because his ways are right and good!}" v. 172

• "Let me live that I may praise you." {I live to praise!} v175

• "I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands." {even in times of rebellion, we can soften our hearts toward God and return, asking for his help!} v176