Obedience Is the Key - Psalm 119: 17-24

O Lord show yourself bountifully to me
work in my heart to obey your word
show your inspired truth to my soul
among all those in your chosen herd

Touch my eyes that they are opened
to your revelation of thy word so true
then to see mighty wondrous things
conveyed by the holy spirit so to do

Alone on the earth but need thy truth
may they be open to my seeking eyes
consumed and longing always for you
to know your wisdom with heart cries

Think upon all that wander afar
from your instruction so you must rebuke
in godly judgment remove all scorn
that I am meditating in your book

May I be observant of your statutes
while my enemies cast their evil plot
for I would delight in your scriptures
my counselors, they are whatever my lot

(This is my " Psalm 119 project" which I began to write a couple of years ago, so this is the third poem of twenty-two poems I've written over that time to cover all of Psalm 119, it'll probably take me a few weeks to put them all on my PS list.)
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Daniel Avatar
July 22, 2021 at 1:12 AM
Lovely read again, Gordon, may God use you mightily for the expansion of His kingdom!!
Mcconnell Avatar
July 22, 2021 at 8:35 AM
Thanks again Jo, Glad you found this one a lovely read. Take care and keep safe, Gordon
Ball Avatar
July 18, 2021 at 5:54 PM
This is wonderful Gordon. You are such a dutiful and faithful servant of The Lord. Well Done. God Bless, JB
Mcconnell Avatar
July 19, 2021 at 7:25 AM
Thanks Judy, Glad you thought this to be a wonderful piece, and for your kind encouraging words. Hope things are well with you its a lovely sunny day over here, Blessings always, Gordon
Mcintosh Avatar
July 17, 2021 at 3:24 PM
Wonderful writing, Gordon. I enjoyed it so much. God bless you always, Love, Gina
Mcconnell Avatar
July 17, 2021 at 5:39 PM
Thanks Gina, Glad you enjoyed it so much and consider it a wonderful piece. God bless you too, love and blessings,Gordon
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