Psalm 138:6

International Standard Version (ISV): Though the LORD is highly exalted, yet he pays attention to those who are lowly regarded, but he is aware of the arrogant from afar.

Directions:  Choose a translation of the Bible that you easily understand, but that has depth of meaning.  I recommend that you keep a special journal just for praying the Psalms.  Try praying the Psalms for yourself before reading my version of these verses.  The point of this method is for the Spirit to speak with your heart and that you will commune with God about how your own experience relates to His word.  I only include my sample to help you understand what I mean in the steps and because it is always good for Christians to share their thoughts about God and experiences with Him.

Step 1:  Choose a verse or two from one of the Psalms and write it out in a notebook. 

Step 2: After reading a thought from the verse, begin writing your own version of that thought.  This is not exactly paraphrasing the Psalmist’s words although you can paraphrase if you wish.  This is taking the thought and applying it to your own life and changing the words to fit your own experience.  Continue writing about your experience with God until you no longer have anything more to say.

Step 3:  Go to the next thought in the verse and repeat Step 2. 

Step 4:  Continue this process until you feel satisfied that you are finished or until the verse’s thoughts are finished.

My version (verse 6): 

You are the Creator, the One who has always existed. When You speak, the inanimate comes to life and the stars form. You are infinite beyond the vastness of space but also to the most microscopic of infinity. You combine unimaginably awesome power with intricate delicate detailed work. You govern the workings of the universes and countless beings across them, yet You count the hairs on my very head because even though You hold vast power and responsibility, You love each of Your creations. You love me. You know me, and You love me. You interact with Me and listen to me like a father lovingly focused on the stumbling words of his only child as she learns to speak for the first time. I am not lost among the multitudes because You see me. To be seen by You is a privilege. I am important because You see me. The proud think they are important, but they are insignificant because their pride keeps You at a distance, but the humble allow You near, and Your love exalts them above who they are.