In Psalm 119:105-112 the Psalmist speaks of the guiding power of God’s Word and it’s ability to instill a sense of well being, care and staying power when times are difficult. I want to focus on verse 105 as I have included this verse in my book Promises for Dynamic Living. It is a promise that we can claim each and every day and use it to bring praise to God for all eternity. 
Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” This verse is a promise to each of us that the Bible, God’s Word, will give us direction and light for living. We can trust that God’s Word will guide, give us truth when we are so often surrounded by falsehoods, point us to the true light, Jesus, and reveals to us that God cares about the way we live and the choices we make each day.
This truth about God’s Word and it’s ability to guide us is found throughout the Bible. Proverbs 30:5 says, “Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” His Word holds absolute truths that we can cling to and take refuge in. Hebrews 4:12 says, “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” His Word is alive and has power to help us to see right from wrong and be able to tell truth from lies. John referred to Jesus as the Word of God. John 1:1 “ In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” and John 1:14 “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” Jesus was God’s fullest expression of His Word among us. God’s Word has power today to transform and guide us just as when He created the universe by His Word. He spoke the world into existence, Genesis 1:3 “And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.” His Word has power. Rely upon it’s truths to guide and direct you, learn about God in it’s pages and allow His Holy Spirit to 
transform you as you step out in faith believing in His Word, Jesus.
Look for His guidance and light as you go through your day. It will be bright enough to show you the way.
Linda
God is faithful to each generation and to the earth He created. 
Standing on God’s Word is firm ground.
He seems discouraged yet has hope in God and His promises! I get the picture in my mind of the cat hanging on by his tiny paws- ‘hanging in there’. He is being persecuted by unbelievers and pleads with God for stamina to resist and knows God alone can protect him. The unbelievers in his life are scoffing at God’s Word and lay traps to ensnare him. Do you feel that way sometimes? Do unbelievers think you foolish to study God’s Word and believe the Bible? 
May you walk in obedience today with Jesus by your side and His Holy Spirit in your heart knowing He alone is Sovereign and will guide you through this troubled world. Walking with God is a matter of faith and obedience, He promises to never leaves us nor forsakes us!
The next section of Psalm 119 in verses 73-80 the psalmist speaks of his joy that God created him and the joy that living as one who fears the Lord brings. I think the heart of his message is in 76-77: “
Be encouraged today by His love, care and tender mercies.
encouragement give 
Take this prayer of Paul’s and claim it for your life. Pray for your friends of the faith, to come alongside you and join together as one mind and one voice to witness to the dying world around us.
In today’s portion of Psalm 119:49-56, the Psalmist is proclaiming that God’s Word comforts him and guides him in all situations. Are you making this claim for your life? 49 Remember your word to your servant,
Where does your comfort come from? The Bible is filled with verses that tell us that comfort comes from God. He is the God of all comfort. David proclaimed God’s comfort in Psalm 23:4 
Jesus my comforter,
In verses 41 and 42 the psalmist is asking God for his help so he can reply to those who would taunt him for or about his faith. He asked God to give him an answer from His Word to reply to his tormentors. Peter also tells us in 1 Peter 3:15 “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,” 
has and is the answer to the world’s problem of sin as He alone is the redeemer.
The psalmist is struggling with his daily life and desires God to guide him away from temporal things to a focus on eternal truths that will change and renew his life. God’s goodness will transform our lives is we submit to His truths and follow Him. Do you desire God’s help with your life problems? Seek His wisdom and truth. Open His Word and bow in prayer. He will find you, just like He promised. Hebrews 11:6 challenges us to believe and take that step of faith. “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” Does that describe you and your search for God? Turn to Him in faith today. He will find you.
Walking with Him is an adventure in faith,
Fearless Living 