WORD 4 Today 2/29: See how great is my love for your orders: give me life, O Lord, in keeping with your mercy. Psalm 119:159 BBE; See how I have loved your guiding principles! O Lord, in keeping with your mercy, give me a new life. GW; Take note of how I love what you tell me; out of your life of love, prolong my life. MSG

Confess: I receive GUIDANCE & INSTRUCTION from the Word today.  It is EASY for me to discern the will of God for my day.  As my day so shall my strength be manifested.  I love the Word & my life is LENGTHENED & BLESSED as well! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 2/28: I behold the treacherous and am grieved and loathe them, because they do not respect Your law [neither hearing, receiving, loving, nor obeying it]. Psalm 119:158 AMP; I look at the faithless with disgust, because they do not keep your commands. ESV; I have seen the disloyal and feel disgust because they do not keep Your word. HCSB; Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart, because they care nothing for your word. NLT

Confess: Others may abandon the truth of Gods Word but I will ALWAYS be faithful to the end.  Others may be disloyal to God but I will ALWAYS remain TRUE to the living Word of God!  I totally DEPEND on God & TRUST completely in Him today! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 2/27: Great is the number of those who are against me; but I have not been turned away from your unchanging word. Psalm 119:157 BBE; 

My enemies are so many. They try to make me disobey, but I have not swerved from your will. TLB; 

Confess: No matter how many problems abound in my life or how many enemies I face today. I DECLARE if God is FOR ME who CAN stand against me.  I am FORTIFIED in my faith & STRONG in the power of the Lord!- P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 2/26: Plead my cause and redeem me; revive me and give me life according to Your word. Psalm 119:154 AMP; Be my defender and protector! Keep your promise and save my life. CEV; Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as you promised. - NLT

Confess: Today I declare God protects & defends me.  He imparts LIFE through the LIVING Word of God.  When I SPEAK the Word mountains move & chains are loosed.  I declare this in the MIGHTY NAME of JESUS, amen! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 2/25: Look at my misery, and rescue me, because I have never forgotten your teachings. Psalm 119:153 GW; Take a good look at my trouble, and help me— I haven't forgotten your revelation. MSG; Look upon my suffering and rescue me, for I have not forgotten your instructions. NLT

Confess: Whenever I face problems or trouble God sees & responds with plans of help & deliverance.  I can TRUST the Lord no matter what I face today.  He will NEVER leave or forsake me.  I ALWAYS remember His Word.  God always brings a promise to me in any time of need. - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 2/24: I have long had knowledge that your unchanging word is for ever. Psalm 119:152 BBE; From studying your laws, I found out long ago that you made them to last forever. CEV; Of old have I known Your testimonies, and for a long time, [therefore it is a thoroughly established conviction] that You have founded them forever. AMP

Confess: God’s word is TRUE no matter what the changing cultures declares.  It is valid in every culture at any time.  Jesus is the SAME yesterday , today & forever!  And so is the Word.  I can depend on answers from the Word no matter what circumstances I may face.  The reliable Word of God gives LIGHT to my feet & illuminates my path! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 2/23: You are near, O Lord; and all your teachings are true. Psalm 119:151 BBE; You are near, O Lord, and all your commandments are reliable. GW; But you're the closest of all to me, God, and all your judgments true. MSG

Confess: I am CLOSE to God & He is close to me.  He will never leave or forsake me, never!  God’s word is TRUE & RELIABLE it works EFFECTIVELY in my life! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 2/22: My eyes anticipate the night watches and I am awake before the cry of the watchman, that I may meditate on Your word. Psalm 119:148 AMP; My eyes are wide-open throughout the nighttime hours to reflect on your word. GW; I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise. NLT

Confess: Today I declare it is a PLEASURE & JOY to read the Bible.  I look forward to READING & THINKING about Gods Word.  It is FUN to discover new truths and CLAIM new promises from the Word. I’m always looking forward to my devotional time in the Word.  I will guard & protect that special time! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 2/21: I anticipated the dawning of the morning and cried [in childlike prayer]; I hoped in Your word. Psalm 119:147 AMP; Even before sunrise, I pray for your help, and I put my hope in what you have said. CEV; I was up before sunrise, crying for help, hoping for a word from you. MSG

Confess: Today I declare that my early morning prayers are fervent & effective.  Power & victory are available today.  My faith & hope is placed in God’s amazing word.  Victory is assured and whatever comes I’ll overcome.  Amen!- P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 2/20: I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O Lord; I will keep Your statutes [I will hear, receive, love, and obey them]. Psalm 119:145 AMP; I have called out with all my heart. Answer me, O Lord. I want to obey your laws. GW; I call out at the top of my lungs, ‘God! Answer! I'll do whatever you say.’ MSG

Confess: I am confident that God hears & responds to my prayers.  When I HEAR the word, FAITH comes & it is easy to apply it to any situation in my life!  I LOVE DOING what God says & obeying His incredible word.  It’s a pleasure! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 2/19: Your righteous testimonies are everlasting and Your decrees are binding to eternity; give me understanding and I shall live [give me discernment and comprehension and I shall not die]. Psalm 119:144 AMP; The way you tell me to live is always right; help me understand it so I can live to the fullest. MSG

Confess: Today I do live RIGHT & I live life to the FULLEST!  God has given me UNDERSTANDING & DISCERNMENT.  It is easy & natural or supernatural to always do the RIGHT thing as well!  I do live the ABUNDANT LIFE! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 2/18: I am in deep distress, but I love your teachings. Psalm 119:143 CEV; Trouble and hardship have found me, but your commandments {still} make me happy. GW; Even though troubles came down on me hard, your commands always gave me delight. MSG; As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands. NLT

Confess: Even when troubles seem to overwhelm me & distress surrounds me I will ALWAYS find JOY in God’s Word.  Your word makes me HAPPY & fills my life with fun & life!  Thanks God! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 2/17: Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much. Psalm 119:140 NLT; Your word to me, your servant, is like pure gold; I treasure what you say. CEV; Your word is completely pure, and Your servant loves it. HCSB

Confess: I can attest that ALL the promises are TRIED & TRUE.  God’s word is reliable & true.  All the promises of God are YES & AMEN!  GOD says YES & I say AMEN! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 2/16: Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy. Psalm 119:138 NLT; The rules that you have given are completely fair and right. GNT; The rules you impose are just, and absolutely reliable. NET

Confess: God’s word is COMPLETELY trustworthy & absolutely reliable.  Everything in the word is FOR MY BENEFIT!  I cast all my cares on Him & trust Him with the outcome for my life.  Good will ultimately win the day!  Amen! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 2/15: Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees. Psalm 119:134 NLT; Smile on me, your servant, and teach me your laws. CEV; Bless me with your presence and teach me your laws. - GNT

Confess: When God sees me He expresses His incredible love.  I am BLESSED to experience His presence in my life & learn from His Word! - P. RicK

WORD 4 Today 2/14: This is the message you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another. 1 John 3:11 NLT; For this is the message (the announcement) which you have heard from the first, that we should love one another, AMP

Confess: This VALENTINES day I’m reminded to LOVE OTHERS first & foremost.  My FAITH is EMPOWERED by my love.  There is faith, hope & love but the GREATEST of these is LOVE!!! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 2/13: Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments. Psalm 119:134 NLT; Protect me from abuse, so I can obey your laws. CEV; Save me from human oppression so that I may obey your guiding principles. GW

Confess: Today I declare God always delivers me from abuse, oppression & the influence of evil people.  I easily & joyfully OBEY His Word for my life.  It is not difficult to be a DOER of the Word! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 2/12: Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. Psalm 119:133 NLT; Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me. ESV; Direct my footsteps by your promise, and do not let any kind of iniquity rule over me. ISV

Confess: My steps, my direction in life, are from the Lord.  His Word guides & protects me keeping me from from the influence of evil.  Sin SHALL NOT have dominion or control of my life.  I easily follow God’s lead! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 2/11: I pant with expectation, longing for your commands. Psalm 119:132 NLT; I honestly want to know everything you teach. CEV; I opened my mouth and I inhaled The Spirit, and I have awaited your salvation. Aramaic Bible

Confess: I really do want to know Gods will for my life, my day & my family.  I am expecting & longing for Gods best in my life.  I constantly think about & meditate upon His revealed word for my life & day.  Salvation, victory & blessings come from the Lord! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 2/10: The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. Psalm 119:130 NIV; The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. NJKV; The revelation of your words brings light and gives understanding to the inexperienced. Psalm 119:131 CSB

Confess: Whenever I need answers or direction in my life I find LIGHT in the word that brings revelation to my life.  As I open the word each day I expect the unfolding of God’s will in my life.  All I really need is MORE LIGHT from the Word of God! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 2/9: Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! Psalm 119:128 NLT; Wonderful are Your testimonies; therefore I obey them. BSB; Your teachings are wonderful; I obey them with all my heart. GNT; Your written instructions are miraculous. That is why I obey them. GW

Confess: I’m in awe at God’s amazing Word!  It is easy and right to obey God with ALL MY HEART!  They are MIRACULOUS in my life producing incredible results!  Amazing! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 2/8: Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold. Psalm 119:127 NLT; Your laws mean more to me than the finest gold. - CEV

Confess: There is nothing as VALUABLE as God’s living dynamic Word.  I value & treasure His word more than silver, gold, money or diamonds.  I treat the Word of God with the greatest esteem & value it more than life itself.  Your word is the most precious thing in my life.  Thanks You Jesus! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 2/7: LORD, it is time for you to act, for these evil people have violated your instructions. Psalm 119:126 NLT; It is time for You to act, O LORD, For they have regarded Your law as void. NJKV 

Confess: Now is the day of salvation & breakthrough.  Expect it, confess it & receive it by faith.  God’s word may be void in their life but not in my life.  God’s word releases power & life as I speak and believe it today! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 2/6: Give discernment to me, your servant; then I will understand your laws. Psalm 119:125 NLT; I am your servant. Give me insight, so that I can understand your rules. NET

Confess: Today I DECLARE I am very discerning about life and the motives of others.  I can easily understand & apply God’s word in a myriad of situations. - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 2/5: I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love, and teach me your decrees. Psalm 119:124 NLT; Deal with Your servant according to Your loving devotion, and teach me Your statutes. BSB; Show your love for me, your servant, and teach me your laws. CEV 

Confess: Today I’m reminded I’m a SERVANT of the Lord.  A servant serves at the pleasure of another.  I am DEVOTED to and a learner follower of the Lord Jesus Christ.  He’s my Lord I’m His faithful & loyal servant.  You can count on me Lord. Amen! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 2/4: Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don’t let the arrogant oppress me! Psalm 119:122 NLT; Take good care of me, your servant, and don't let me be harmed by those conceited people. CEV

Confess: Guaranteed blessings that’s what I expect and stand for in faith.  No arrogant or proud person will do any harm to me.  God redeems my life and turns around any evil meant to harm me.  Good will always triumph over evil in my life.  Wow God thanks! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 2/3: Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right. Psalm 119:121 NLT; I did what was fair and right! Don't hand me over to those who want to mistreat me. CEV; I have complied with judgment and righteousness; do not leave me to my oppressors. Jubilee Bible

Confess: Gods enemies are my enemies.  He will never let them win in the end.  Everything will turn out for my best and blessings will overtake me.  I will ALWAYS do what is right even when no one is watching.  God sees it all. - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 2/2: Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees. Psalm 119:117 NLT; Keep me safe and secure, so that I will always respect your laws. CEV; Support me, so that I will be delivered. Then I will focus on your statutes continually. NET

Confess: I am SUSTAINED & SECURE in God’s amazing word.  Everyday I’m committed to living by the Word.  I will meditate, think about & focus on His word for my life each day! - P. Rick

WORD 4 Today 2/1: LORD, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed. Psalm 119:116 NLT; Be true to your word, LORD. Keep me alive and strong; don't let me be ashamed because of my hope. CEV; Give me strength, as you promised, and I shall live; don't let me be disappointed in my hope! GNT 

Confess: My strength comes from the Lord.  I will NEVER be disappointed or ashamed because of what I’m hoping for in my life.  God is on the throne of my life and I know everything will turn out for the best. - P. Rick