Psalm 119:25-30

Overview:
"I lie in the dust; revive me by Your word. I told You my plans, and You answered. Now teach me Your decrees.Help me understand the meaning of Your commandments, and I will meditate on Your wonderful deeds.  I weep with sorrow; encourage me by Your word. Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing Your instructions. I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by Your regulations."  I included the passage from the Living Bible, and highlighted parts that really stood out in my mind. I usually rewrite the passage in my own words, but liked this so well - kept it as is.
Application:
The writer continues talking of the virtues of being in God's Word. He asks God to teach him; help him understand the meaning of the Word; he promises to meditate on what the Bible says about God; he desires the privilege of knowing the Word and concludes by saying that he is determined to live by the Book.
How often have I felt like I was lying in the dust or weeping in need of God's encouragement. How often I have lied to myself! What is the remedy? God's Word - knowing and meditating on it continually. There is no substitute for His Truth.

Psalms 119:17 - 24

Overview:
 The writer is extolling the virtues of being in the Book continually. He asks for the eyes of his understanding to be open so that he can fully observe God's Word. Please don't hid your Word and its meaning from me. I long for the boundaries your Word puts around me. There are those around me that are arrogant and make fun of your Word - I am not one of them - I do what your Word says. There are those who plot against me, but still I am focused and am meditating on your Word. Your Word is the the bright spot in my life. It acts as a guide and counselor to me.
Application:
So much of what we learned in LBTB dealt with Ps 119, because Ps 119 is all about the Book. The psalmist realized that the whole world could be in turmoil around him, but when he was in the Word and mulling it over in his mind, nothing could make him fear or be angry about his circumstances. I claims the promises that if you study and know God's Word, God will bless you. "Lord, I want to be blessed by the study of your Word. Help me never see it as a chore, rather like the psalmist that rejoices and delights at the opportunity of spending alone time with God."