Adapted from Psalm 1

Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked

Or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,

But whose delight is in the law of the Lord,

And who meditates on God’s law day and night.

That person is like a tree planted by streams of water,

Which yields its fruit in seasons and whose leaf does not wither.

Whatever that person does prospers.

Holy God, help us to delight in following you. Renew our passion for your laws as we worship you today.

 Submitted by Austin D. Hill

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Adapted from Psalm 119

I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. 

I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.  

Praise be to you, LORD; teach me your decrees. 

With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth. 

I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches.  

I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.  

I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word. 

For your word is a lamp for my feet, and light for my path.  

Submitted by Austin D. Hill (Psalm 119:10-16, 105, NIV, adapted for liturgical use)

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Adapted from Psalm 119

Your word is a lamp unto my feet 

And a light unto my path. 

I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: 

I will obey your righteous regulations. 

Lord, accept my offering of praise, 

Teach me your regulations. 

Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight. 

We are determined to keep your decrees to the very end. 

 Submitted by Austin D. Hill

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Adapted from Psalm 119:9,11,105

“How can a young person stay on the path of purity?

By living according to your word.”

“I have hidden your word in my heart,

That I might not sin against you.”

“Your word is a lamp unto my feet,

And a light unto my path.” Almighty God, lead us through our questions today with your powerful word.

Submitted by Austin D. Hill (NIV, adapted for liturgical use)

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Inspired by Luke 24:13-33

The risen Lord comes alongside us this morning. He speaks the truth of Scripture into our waxing and waning hearts. He blesses us with his presence on our pilgrim journey through life’s often difficult way. Let us worship him with our heart, soul, mind, and strength. 

Scott Bullock

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Adapted from Psalm 119

Leader: God’s word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.

People: God is our hiding place and our shield; let us hope in his word.

Leader: Let our cry come before the Lord, that he might give us understanding according to his word.

All: The Lord exists forever; his word is firmly fixed in heaven. His faithfulness endures to all generations!

Darren Pollock

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Adapted from Psalm 119:9-16

How can a young person stay on the path of purity?

By living according to your word.

I seek you with all my heart;

do not let me stray from your commands.

I have hidden your word in my heart

that I might not sin against you.

Praise be to you, Lord;

teach me your decrees.

With my lips I recount

 all the laws that come from your mouth.

I rejoice in following your statutes

as one rejoices in great riches.

I meditate on your precepts

and consider your ways.

I delight in your decrees;

I will not neglect your word.

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