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Psalm 19 has to be my favorite psalm in all of Scripture. As a Worship Leader and Music Director for more than 16 years, it seems fitting that Psalm 19 starts with the byline “For the director of music”. In fact, just reading through the entire psalm now sparks memories of special quiet times with God, church services I attended as a young adult, worship services I’ve had the privilege to lead, and even a star-gazing party with a few fellow astronomy-nerd friends!
As a Musician, I can certainly appreciate the power of music. But the right melody and harmony, combined with the right words, can have an otherworldly effect on our consciousness.
Words have so much power. Words have a way of inciting memories. They can invigorate us with hope. Words can ruin our day or set us on cloud 9.
David recognized the power of words. It’s not surprising that he was chosen to write so many psalms in the Bible — psalms that have lasted more than 3 millennia and are recited at many of our most important moments in life. The way he wrote captures our emotions and raises our minds to focus on what is eternal. And interestingly, Psalm 19 is actually a psalm about words.
Verse 7 is about God’s Word. It is literally about God’s Commandments and Law but written almost like a preview of the One whom the apostle John would describe as “The Word”. Doesn’t Jesus refresh our souls and make the wise simple? God’s Word is not only Perfect and Trustworthy, but our obedience of it is a practical way to avoid many perils in life.
The conclusion of Psalm 19 reveals more New Covenant Truth. It’s a preview of an idea Jesus would share in the Sermon on the Mount a thousand years later. David declares the importance of our heart’s meditation as if he had already heard Jesus’s warnings that sin isn’t limited to just the actions that everyone else sees. Even unspoken words have power!
Prayer:
Dear God, let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Amen.
“The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.”
“They are a warning to your servant, a great reward for those who obey them. How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults. Keep your servant from deliberate sins! Don’t let them control me. Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”
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3 Responses
What a great prayer! “May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
— Psalms 19:14
Words have both harmed me and helped me. The harm came from the abuse of a Mother that hated me and abused me both physically and mentally. And in later years my first husband did the same. I had no self worth and never felt good enough. It kept me a victim way into adulthood and for part of my Christian walk. The words brought me close to taking my own life on many occasions. But God always saved me. I also have had words grow me and uplift me. They have taught me many things and Gods words have wiped out the harm that others caused me. I know I have worth, am loved and forgiven. Those words grow me and strengthen me. I also have harmed others with my words and have had to make amends. Unfortunately the damage can run deep and the harm cannot be undone. I also am a great encourager and have helped and been used to bring others to God. I strive to be a help to others by my words and deeds. Have a blessed day❤️🙏😇
“Even unspoken words have power!” Wow….gonna let that sink in. The words we tell ourselves have power, too. I would never tell someone else the negative words I have spoken to myself. So grateful for the Word in flesh and Spirit.