The Lord Is My Portion - Psalm 119: 57-64

What a blessed privilege to know
that I have a portion which is the Lord
the best part I could ever truly have
for He gives me His mighty strong sword

This sword is His mighty inerrant word
my life is secure when I keep it
Lord, with my whole heart, seek thy favour
keep your promise to me so I don't quit

My mind thinks often of your testimonies
for my ways need be as your way
immediately hearing from you I obey
knowing your blessing comes without delay

The wicked seek to draw me in
help me never to forget your law
rise early to bring praise to you
for your righteousness will so draw

My companions are filled with godly fear
in your word, they dwell day and night
look out and see God's perfect love
be taught in holy writ for it's divinely right

(This is my " Psalm 119 project" which I began to write a couple of years ago, so this is the eighth poem of twenty-two poems I've written over that time to cover all of Psalm 119.)
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Daniel Avatar
August 4, 2021 at 1:41 AM
Yes, the Lord is the portion of our hearts:) Really inspiring, this project of yours, Gordon, it must have taken a lot of meditation on His Word and hard work to rhyme it:)
Mcconnell Avatar
August 4, 2021 at 9:29 AM
Thanks Jo, Glad you were inspired and indeed agree the Lord is the portion of our hearts. Hope it's a lovely day with you for its another lovely sunny day over here, blessings always,Gordon
Proxenos Avatar
August 1, 2021 at 11:05 AM
A WRITE WRITTEN WITH A PEN OF PURE FAITH - LET IT ALWAYS SPILL AND LET IT TOUCH THE HEARTS AND SOULS OF US ALL - BLESSINGS DEAR GORDON AND HUGS, JENNIFER.
Mcconnell Avatar
August 1, 2021 at 1:50 PM
Thanks again Jennifer, Glad it touched your hearts. Blessings always, Gordon
Y. Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 1:32 PM
Hi Gordon, Your well-written write of the Psalms 119 project showcased your faith in God. Good content and rhymes. Now I am compelled to reread Psalms 119. Well done. Have a great day:-) Alexis
Cunningham Avatar
July 27, 2021 at 8:49 AM
His laws and love lives in us Gordon, sad for those that turn their backs on him. Hope you're well Gordon, thankfully things have cooled down now. Tom
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July 27, 2021 at 10:25 AM
Thanks Tom, Glad you enjoyed this one and indeed pleased things are cooling down and hoping for some showers tonight as sleeping at night isn't getting easier. Take care, Gordon
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