Today is Wednesday, January 17th, 2024; Karen's Korner #5038

I like reading the book of Psalms. I have embarked on a journey of reading two each day. Not in any order. I have a grid and mark them off two at a time.

The one I avoid - Psalm 119 because it has 176 verses. Why do I do that/ Once I get started reading it, I really like what it has to say. This time, I have broken it down and am reading several verses at a time over the next like five days. And I have found several verses I want to share in today's 'korner', as i read through verses 12 through 50. 

Here you go:

"I am but a pilgrim here on earth,
how I need a map--
and your commands are my chart
and guide."

~ verse 19
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Bible Commentary:  ""Almost any long trip requires a map or guide (now GPS!). As we travel through life, the Bible should be our road map, pointing out safe routes, obstacles to avoid, and our final destination. We must recognize ourselves as 'pilgrims.' travelers here on earth who need to study God's 'map' to learn the way. If we ignore the map, we will wander aimlessly through life and risk missing our real destination."

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"I am completely discouraged---
I lie in the dust.
Revive me by Your Word."

~ verse 25
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Bible Commentary:  "How can God's Word revive us? Our world is full of evil. God's Word revives us with the promise of victory over evil. Our world says we are worthless without certain looks or possessions. God's Word give us value by telling us that God created us and loves us. Our world is full of discouragement. God's Word encourages us. Our world has no real lasting answers. God's Word gives satisfying, eternal answers. Read it and be revived!"

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