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Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.
This represents a desire to be in agreement with the Lord.     It is a heart that actually loves the Lord.

Life is about growth.   As long as there is life something will grow.   
If we think about our lives as a lawn, there may be beautiful grass or ugly weeds.   

Our words and meditations of God are the release mechanisms of God`s Grace which enable the "grass" to grow and keep the "weeds" out.   

When our words and meditations are apart from God, Grace is blocked, the "grass" dies and the "weeds" spring up.   

Meditation on a specific idea or subject can be very beneficial.   It gives us clarity, depth and perspective.   
Finally, brothers, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Guard your heart by filtering that which comes into it through your mind.     Those things which pass muster should be the focus of our thoughts.     

The reality is that the power to experience Abundant Life is released by our mind and heart.     Likewise, the power to bring us into bondage is released by our mind and heart.     

So, we are exhorted to be judicious in what we meditate on - things that proceed from God.   

Transcendental Meditation involves clearing one`s mind and opening it to thoughts outside oneself.   

Would You open the front door of your house and wait to see who would walk in?   

This is what TM is about.   It gives Satan an opportunity to transmit his thoughts into a person`s mind.   
And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
Angels are ministers.     Light is associated with Truth.     

Satan has effectively created legions of Angels Of Light who present themselves as ministers and servants while working to bring people into bondage.     

He even uses good sounding words like, woke, to deceive.

The thoughts that proceed from TM may seem beautiful but Satan only wants You to be wide of the mark.   

The Word of God should be the object of our meditation.   
But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law does he meditate day and night.
The law of the Lord reveals His nature and His will.     

We must know who the Lord is and what His will is in order for us to thrive in the universe that He created.


This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth; but you shall meditate therein day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success.

But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law does he meditate day and night.
The law of the Lord reveals His nature and His will.     

We must know who the Lord is and what His will is in order for us to thrive in the universe that He created.

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.
This represents a desire to be in agreement with the Lord.     It is a heart that actually loves the Lord.

My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
When we receive revelation knowledge of the Lord we cannot keep quiet.     The more we receive the more we desire.

My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the Lord.
When we understand the Truth (Christ Jesus) we understand the sweetness of our Creator.     Recognizing His love for us gives us peace and confidence to ask and receive of Him.

When I remember you upon my bed, and meditate on you in the night watches.
The more often we meditate on Him the more life we experience.

I will meditate also of all your work, and talk of your doings.
speaking of His blessings to us reinforces our faith.

Princes also did sit and speak against me: but your servant did meditate in your statutes.
When we connect with the Lord, disconnection from His enemies is a blessing.

I have more understanding than all my teachers: for your testimonies are my meditation.
When a person is taught the things of the Lord and develops a heartfelt interest in the things of the Lord, the Lord will teach them things even their teachers did not know.     

When we meditate on the Word of the Lord, the Holy Spirit teaches us.

Mine eyes hold back the night watches, that I might meditate in your word.
When the Holy Spirit is giving us spriritual revelation knowledge of the Word we are exhilerated.

I remember the days of old; I meditate on all your works; I muse on the work of your hands.
It is good to remember what the Lord has done for us.     But we should not pine for those days.     Rather, we should use those victories as springboards into a victory today.

!insert Timothy 4:15


Surely goodness and kindness shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
The amazing Grace of the Holy Spirit through faith In Christ Jesus will never leave us.     Our place is In Christ, in His Holy Spirit Father, in heaven where we now abide spiritually and will one day abide in full redemption.

For you, Lord, will bless the righteous; with favour will you compass him as with a shield.
We are righteous in Christ Jesus and so eligible to receive blessings, favor and protection from the Lord.

Praise you the Lord.     Blessed is the man that fears the Lord, that delights greatly in his commandments.
This is not just an observation, it is a Spiritual Law.     When a person acknowledges the Lord His blessings flow to that person.

His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
prosperity, power and authority are the inheritance the Lord has provided to those who come to Him and receive His Eternal Life.

Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endures for ever.
It is the Lord`s will for us to prosper and be in good health as our soul prospers.     Our soul prosepers in the Holy Spirit.

Unto the upright there arises light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
Our Lord is worthy of praise.     When we see His worthiness and respond His Holy Spirit quickened us.

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
Rehearsing all the past blessings of the Lord prepares us to receive the need blessing today.

Who forgives all your iniquities; who heals all your diseases;
The use of the word `all` here is important.     It implies that there is no sin that He holds against you .      It implies that all of your physical ailments are healed .     

Who redeems your life from destruction; who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender kindnesses;
Our Lord pous His goodness into those who open up by Faith in Him.

Who satisfies your mouth with good things; so that your youth is renewed like the eagle`s.
Our Lord came to give us Abundant Life.

O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusts in him.

The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.

Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shall you dwell in the land, and truly you shall be fed.
It is the Lord`s will that we enjoy His creation as we honour and fellowship with Him.

Delight yourself also in the Lord: and he shall give you the desires of your heart.
The desires of our heart apart from the Lord are carnal and selfish.     

When we are Born Again we have a New Spirit which changes the desires of heart.     

So this verse has a dual meaning:
1) the Lord gives us what we desire but
2) He also changes what we desire.     
He removes selfishness and replaces it with His love producing new desires.