Soporific (Psalm 119:98-105)

Good morning ladies,

The word of the day is “saporific.”  Although it is the longest psalm in the Bible, it is definitely one of my favorites.  And, I love today’s verse because it makes my mouth water every time.  I think that the writer of this Psalm really captures the essence of God’s word, and what it should be in each of our lives.

How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” ~Ps. 119:103

My question is: do you allow God’s word to permeate your soul, and drink it in as if it were the sweet nectar that the psalmist puts forth?  I think we each need to take a good amount of time to remember that without God’s word it is very difficult to navigate through life.  Many of the times that I talk to people about hardships, and I ask them if they have gone to prayer or looked at God’s word, I am astonished to find out that neither of those aspects have been a part of the process.  My prayer is that you respond favorably to the soporific goodness of God’s word, taking in as much as possible in hopes that it will change your life.

Praying for you,

MO

Degust (Psalm 119:100-110)

Good morning ladies,

The word of the day is “degust.”  One of my favorite verses in the Bible comes from the longest Psalm.  I remember when I had first started attending church on a regular basis, my high school youth group leader used to give me random facts.  One of these had to deal with what would come to be one of my favorite Psalms and verses with the Bible.

How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey.” ~Ps. 119:103

My question is: do you yearn for the sweetness of God’s word?  Today is Thanksgiving, and each of us will probably eat more than our fill.  If you’re like me, you have your favorites.  Maybe it’s cranberry sauce, or yams, or your grandmother’s savory turkey recipe that is hidden to all except for those in the special inside loop.  Whatever it is, as you feast today, remember that God’s word is supposed to be the same.  As the psalmist writes, we are supposed to degust each and every succulent piece of Scripture that enters our soul.  My prayer is that you take some time today to be thankful for God’s presence in your life.

Praying for you,

MO