Psalm 115:11, 13

International Standard Version (ISV): You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their helper and shield. . . He will bless those who fear the LORD, both the important and the insignificant together.

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 11, 13): 

If I choose to follow You as my God, I must trust You. I must trust You to help me accomplish the goals that we are working toward. I must trust You to protect me from the evil forces around me who are working towards my defeat. The promise is that You will bless all who follow You, including me. You will bless regardless of how the world views us. Whether we are famous or unknown by the outsiders, You know me and will bless me.