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Day 2 | Renew Your Heart | 7 Days in Psalm 119:37

Published 9 months ago • 1 min read

STEP 1 • SPEAK
​Father, as we look into Your Word, give us Your insight to glean the truths we need for today. Guide us to remain daily in Your presence. In the name of Jesus, our Precious Savior, Amen.

STEP 2 • TEXT​
​Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways. (Psalm 119:37, ESV)

STEP 3 • OBSERVE​
​Today let's ​observe background and context for Psalm 119.

1. BACKGROUND: Using a study Bible or online tools (see Challenge Resources), research background or cultural information for Psalm 119. Pay attention to things like it’s author, it’s main theme(s), and how it fits into the overall story of the Bible.

2. CONTEXT: Read Psalm 119. Pay attention to how verse 37 fits within the chapter and it’s overall themes.

3. QUESTIONS:
1. How does considering the above background and context of Psalm 119 deepen your understanding of Psalm 119:37?
2. What does Psalm 119:37 teach you about renewing your mind and heart?

STEP 4 • REMEMBER​
​What is one takeaway from your meditation on Psalm 119:37 today?

STEP 5 •YOUR TURN​
​1. Add to your "Re-Focus List" in your challenge journal by writing another way you can redirect your attention back to Jesus when you are tempted to focus on "worthless things."
​2. Take some time to prayerfully meditate on Psalm 119:37 and journal your thoughts.

See you tomorrow!
~Lori​​
Fall deeper in love with your Savior,
one verse at a time.
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Lori Behrens

Bible teacher and writer

I'm a Christ follower, Scripture enthusiast, pastor’s wife, adoptive mom, writer and loyal Texas Aggie (Whoop!). Subscribe to my newsletter for encouragement to stay rooted in Scripture, along with practical tools to make Bible study a natural part of your daily life.

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