Praying the Psalms–111:7-8

Praying the Psalms--111:7-8

Ronda

13 Aug, 2021

Psalm 111:7-8

New International Version (NIV): The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy. They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.

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 (verses 7 and 8): 

Everything You do is trustworthy. Your advice in the Bible is always for my benefit and happiness. Your only desire is that Your creations are strong and healthy, and in Your love You minister to the needs and necessities of those You have made. From the little flower to the stars of the sky, You maintain the balance and life of Your creation. In all Your dealings with me and others, like my family, You do the right thing. We may reject Your ways, but in the end we will only hurt ourselves because Your ways are always for the greatest benefit and a necessity for us.