Soul Care

Great Peace

Psalm 119:161-168 (ESV)

Sin and Shin

161 Princes persecute me without cause,

but my heart stands in awe of your words.

162 I rejoice at your word

like one who finds great spoil.

163 I hate and abhor falsehood,

but I love your law.

164 Seven times a day I praise you

for your righteous rules.

165 Great peace have those who love your law;

nothing can make them stumble.

166 I hope for your salvation, O LORD,

and I do your commandments.

167 My soul keeps your testimonies;

I love them exceedingly.

168 I keep your precepts and testimonies,

for all my ways are before you.

What we love shapes and guides our souls

Psalm 119:105 (ESV)

105 Your word is a lamp to my feet

and a light to my path.

Psalm 119:130 (ESV)

130 The unfolding of your words gives light;

it imparts understanding to the simple.

Lovers of God’s Word experience great peace

Psalm 119:165 (ESV)

165 Great peace have those who love your law;

nothing can make them stumble.

Romans 5:1 (ESV) 5 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord

Philippians 4:7 (ESV) 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Lovers of God’s Word overcome life’s scandals

Psalm 119:165 (ESV)

165 Great peace have those who love your law;

nothing can make them stumble.

John 14:15 (ESV) 15 “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.