God’s Joy, or Our Feelings?

“You will show me, the path of life
In Your presence, fullness of joy
Weeping, may endure for a night
But in the morning, comes joy.”

Psalm 1 – The Righteous and Wicked

He shall be like a tree
Planted by rivers of water
Brings forth fruit, in its season
Whose leaf shall not wither.

Psalm 119: 73-80 Yud-י

Let my heart be blameless
Regarding Your statutes
That I may not be ashamed
Live a life with sound roots.

Psalm 119: 65-72 Tet-ט

You’ve dealt well, with Your servant
LORD, in accord with Your Word
Teach me good judgment
And knowledge, conferred.

Psalm 119: 57-64   Chet-ח

So, teach me Your statutes
Your ordinances, to obey
Your decrees and Your laws
May I hearken, and not stray.

Psalm 119: 49-56. Zayin-ז

For the wicked, that forsake
Your laws, O LORD
Your statutes, have been my songs
In my dwelling place, am restored.

Psalm 119: 41-48. Vav- ו

And I will walk in freedom
Because Your precepts, I seek
Will tell all, of Your testimonies
Before kings witness, I freely speak.

Psalm 119: 33-40. HAY- ה

Teach me, O LORD
Your statutes, their way And I shall keep, to the end
Give me understanding, each day.

Psalm 119: 25-32.   Daled- ד

My soul cleaves to the dust
Bring me life, through Your Word I have counted my ways
You have answered, You heard.

Psalm 119:17-24   Gimel- ג

Deal bountifully, with Your servant
That I may live, keep Your Word Open my eyes, to Your law
To see wonders, unheard.