“…but my heart stands in awe of Your word.” Psalm 119:161b (ESV)
Several years ago, I began the practice of zeroing in on a verse for the week. I don’t recall what prompted me to begin this discipline, but I do know it has greatly impacted my life.
You might wonder how I chose the “weekly verse?” Actually it was very simple, and I rarely struggled. Here’s some of my go-to ways I’ve been collecting God’s weekly word for me:
- Key verses from Sunday’s sermon cemented critical truths in my heart all week long
- Specific verses personally searched out to encourage and strengthen my heart during seasons of challenges and trials
- God’s word leaping off the page during my time in His word convicted me to the core
- Familiar passages nourishing and refreshing my soul
- Sweet conversations with friends often unveiled the perfect one for the week
- Key takeaway verses from podcasts, tweets, etc.
The list is endless of ways God specifically shared with me His word for my week. Scribbled on my Monday list, those words were visible to my eye all week long. Offering me advice, encouragement, strength, peace and comfort 52 weeks of the year. Verses often shared with others as they navigated their journey through another year.
As 2024 counts down its final hours, you will find me flipping through those pages of my calendar where those daily verses were recorded. Best reminders ever of the power of God’s word to influence, impact, correct and pivot our lives when we intentionally seek His voice.
Meditations on the excellencies of the Word of God is exactly how the psalmist denotes the longest chapter in the Bible (Psalm 119) which expands our understanding and desire for the very words of God. One hundred seventy-six dynamic verses composing the most beautiful praise and celebration of God’s word. Each stanza calls us to deepen our wonder, appreciation and response to incredible truths.
On December 31st, the countdown will begin. The clock will be ticking. Friends will gather. Football will be watched. Delish food will be devoured. The ball will drop in Times Square. And in those final moments, I will praise my Lord and Savior whose words led me through each day one week at a time. Forever grateful, we are never on this journey alone.
Sweet friends don’t choose to extinguish His presence or voice from your 2025. Intentionally purpose now to cling and hold tight to the incredible truths found in His word. A slow reading of Psalm 119 is the perfect way to ring in the New Year propelling us forward with a renewed appreciation for the truths we desperately need each day.
“Father, Your words are trustworthy and true. They give life and revive our souls. We are blessed to hold Your words in our hands – may we never lose sight of its glory.”
For His Glory
Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life
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