Psalm 119 is the longest psalm, as well as the longest chapter, in the Bible. It is sectioned off alphabetically (in the original Hebrew,) and this is reflected in our English translations as it is broken up into sections, starting with Aleph and ending with Taw.
The sheer size of it can often have it overlooked when we are looking for a daily reading in our personal Bible reading time.
I'd like to challenge you to read through this psalm, section by section, at least one each day until you get through it. For example;
Psalm 119 (NIV)
א Aleph
1 Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,
who walk according to the law of the Lord.
2 Blessed are those who keep his statutes
and seek him with all their heart—
3 they do no wrong
but follow his ways.
4 You have laid down precepts
that are to be fully obeyed.
5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast
in obeying your decrees!
6 Then I would not be put to shame
when I consider all your commands.
7 I will praise you with an upright heart
as I learn your righteous laws.
8 I will obey your decrees;
do not utterly forsake me.
Read it slowly, and if at all possible, out loud.
Sometimes just taking the time with just a few verses can impact our lives more than if we try to rush through the whole thing.
Enjoy!
