The Deaf Devo from The Deaf Missions in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States "Psalm 119 (8)" Bible Reading: Psalm 119:57-64 for Monday, 24 October 2016

The Deaf Devo from The Deaf Missions in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States "Psalm 119 (8)" Bible Reading: Psalm 119:57-64 for Monday, 24 October 2016
Psalm 119:ח (Het)
57 Adonai, I say that my task
is to observe your words.
58 I beg your favor with my whole heart;
show pity to me, in keeping with your promise.
59 I thought about my ways
and turned my feet toward your instruction.
60 I hurry, I don’t delay,
to observe your mitzvot.
61 Even when the cords of the wicked close around me,
I don’t forget your Torah.
62 At midnight I rise to give you thanks
because of your righteous rulings.
63 I am a friend of all who fear you,
of those who observe your precepts.
64 The earth, Adonai, is full of your grace;
teach me your laws.
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Verse 62a of our Bible Reading reminds me of an experience I had a long time ago. This verse says, "In the middle of the night, I get up to thank you."
When my son was a baby, I thought he had a cold. During the night he became very sick. I called our doctor, and he told me to take my son to the hospital right away. I drove my son to the hospital and watched as doctors and nurses took care of him. I felt helpless. All I could do was stand out of the way and pray.
Finally I was allowed to take my son home. The doctor had given me special instructions on how to take care of my son. I slept beside my son for several nights. I was very tired and kept trying not to cry.
Slowly my son improved. One night I woke up and noticed that my son looked a lot better. I got up and prayed and thanked God for helping my son through this sickness.
When you face bad times in your life, ask God to help and comfort you. And don't forget to thank Him for answering your prayer.[BH]

"Lord, I thank you for answering my prayer."[Psalm 118:21a]

PRAYER: Dear Lord, thank You for taking care of me and my family. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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