Before beginning this guided reflection activity, we recommend that you read Psalm 19 in your Bible at home or by clicking here. Once you have read the passage, you can begin the activity. Be sure to pause, breathe, and think as you read this activity slowly and reflect closely on what God is telling you through his scriptures.
Guided Reflection of Psalm 19
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul.
How is your soul? The culmination of all the parts that makes you, you.
Is it tired? Spent? Crushed? Holding its breath? Burdened? Confused?
Do you desire for it to be revived? Refreshed? Able to exhale and breathe?
The law of the Lord is perfect. Blameless. Flawless. Matchless.
It brings life to that which is dead. Tombs open at the voice of the Lord.
It will renew your soul.
The statutes of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple.
What decision is before you? What uncertainty lies ahead?
Are you standing at a trailhead with signs pointing in all directions?
Do you desire clarity? Insight? The ability to stand confidently.
The statutes of the Lord are sure. Trustworthy. Accurate. Dependable.
They hold under the weight of your trust. They are truer than any compass.
They will counsel your steps.
The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart.
Where do you find your joy? A completed checklist? A good diagnosis? A filled checking account?
Has your heart become downcast? Discouraged? Anxious? Has a dark night veiled your affections?
Do you desire delight? Elation? To have your heart raptured by gladness.
The precepts of the Lord are right. Good. Fitting. Sufficient.
They are well timed drops of light into the deepest sorrow or hurt.
They will incline your heart to exultation.
More to be desired are they than gold.
What is it you desire? What is it you can not live without? What would you stay up late for? Wake up early to do?
What do you crave? Want? Long for? Yearn for? What do you need?
The words of God are more desirable.
More than gold. More than sleep. More than respect. More than acceptance.
More than the perfect house. More than knowing that we’re needed. More than the hug of a dear friend.
The soul craves their reviving perfection.
The mind yearns for their insightful sureness.
The heart pines for their joyful goodness.
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul.
The statutes of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple.
The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart.
The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever.
The rules of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold.
Sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
Moreover, by them is your servant warned.
In keeping them there is great reward.
Pray
-Pastor Tyler Lemen
Associate Pastor of Family Ministries at Friends Community Church