Psalm 17 ~ Praying God's Word

Please read Psalm 17.

Meditate on verse 3b, 4b, and 5.

I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress.

I have kept from the paths of the violent.

My steps have held fast to Your paths. 

My feet have not slipped.

David made decisions based on facts he knew about God.  Because the LORD visited, tried, and tested him, David planned not to sin by things he said.  Because David knew words from God’s lips like, “the soul of the LORD hates the one who loves violence” (Psalm 11:5b), he chose to keep away from the ways of violent people.  By choosing to stay on God’s paths, David’s feet did not slip.

What about you?  What is the basis for your decisions?  Is it God and His Word, or is it wisdom from the world and fleshly desires?

This entire Psalm is a prayer that David said to God.  You can reread it and actually say it to the LORD like David did 3000 years ago. 

Pray Psalm 17:6-8 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“I have called upon You, for You will answer me, O God.

Please incline Your ear to me; hear my speech.

Wondrously show Your lovingkindness to _________ and me.

O Savior, we take refuge at Your right hand from those who rise up against us.

 Keep us as the apple of Your eye; hide us in the shadow of Your wings.

For the sake of Your name, Jesus~”

*The apple of the eye refers to the pupil, the part of the eye that focuses on an object.  You are the apple of God’s eye; He is focused on you because He loves you.  Meditate on that truth for the rest of eternity.