The Word of God is True

If we’re going to fix our minds on whatever is true, then God Himself and His Word should be our first focus. God’s Word is the source of truth because God Himself is true.

David knew this. Over and over throughout the book of Psalms, we see him and other psalmists turn to God and His Word. Psalm 33:4 declares, “For the word of the Lord holds true, and we can trust everything he does,” and Psalm 19:7 says, “The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul.” Psalm 119 in particular is filled with continual expressions of love for the instructions, laws, and promises of God. In fact, God’s written revelation, His Word, is referred to in at least 171 of the 176 verses.

In verses 159–168, David expressed his love for God’s Word — a love rooted in the firm belief that God can be trusted and everything He says is true. David also expressed his hatred for falsehood and lies, because lying is in opposition to truth and God’s Word and doesn’t produce anything good, but the love of truth — the love of God’s instruction, of His Word — brings “abundant peace” (v. 165 HCSB).

Silence

Begin with a time of silence.

Still your body. . .Slow your breathing. . .Quiet your mind.

Focus on being fully present in this moment, right here, right now.

Opening Prayer

God of all truth,

I bring my whole self to You right now — just as I am.

Help me to focus my mind on You today. Turn my thoughts to the truth of Your Word.

I invite You to speak to me, to search my heart and shape my life. Show me what is true.

Open my eyes to see You. Open my ears to hear Your voice. Open my heart to receive Your Word. Open my hands to accept whatever You give.

Draw close to me, Lord, as I draw close to You.

Amen.

Read & Meditate

Read through Psalm 119: 159-168 three times, taking time to pause and pray and quietly listen to the Holy Spirit speaking to your heart.

1. Read through the passage slowly.

What is one word or phrase that stands out to you?

Pause & Pray

In silence, meditate on this word or phrase.

2. Read through the passage a second time.

This time, prayer through the passage, reading phrase by phrase. Talk to God, pausing to listen and respond to Him as you read.

Pause & Pray

In silence, bring your attention to the present moment.

3. Read through the passage a third time.

Sit in stillness again as you contemplate the word or phrase that stood out to you and how it may apply to your life right now.

Notice

Notice your body: What are you feeling right now?

Notice your thoughts: What are you thinking right now?

Notice your circumstances: What is happening in your life right now?

Compassionately consider these things, and listen to what the Holy Spirit may be revealing to you in light of today’s reading and meditation. What invitation might God be extending to you today? If you would like, take out a journal and write what God is inviting you to.

Surrendering Prayer

As I prepare to enter into the rest of my day, Lord,

Calm the lies in my head and the fears that steal my peace. Help me to turn my mind to truth and to trust Your loving heart for me.

May my pace be slow and unhurried, ever aware of Your presence with me.

May my mind be attentive and clear, noticing the gift of every moment.

May my heart be gentle and kind, showing compassion to myself and others. Today, I give You my worries, and I choose to trust the truth of Your Word.

Keep turning my thoughts to whatever is true. Transform me to be more like You.

Amen.

Embody

Continue to contemplate the word and invitation God gave you today.

Consider: What are some lies that your fears are telling you today? What truth can you intentionally focus on instead?