Here are the 22 Themes of Psalm 119.  Write these out next to each section in the chapter. They can help steer your prayers for the section.

 

1-8 – Appreciation of the Law—literally: the Lord’s Torah (God’s instructions in the scriptures)

9-16 – Divine teaching of wisdom

17-24 – Expressions of lament

25-32 – A cry for help

33-40 – Prayers for a spiritual life

41-48 – Testimony and a matching lifestyle

49-56 – Comfort in crisis

57-64 – Illustrations of obedience

65-72 – God’s goodness

73-80 – Learning God’s will

81-88 – Life’s problems

89-96 – Opting for what lasts

97-104 – Appreciation of the Torah’s wisdom

105-112 – Come wind, come weather

113-120 – Making the right choices

121-128 – In God’s service

129-136 – Taking God’s side

137-144 – God’s ways are right

145-152 – Responses to crisis

153-160 – Prayers in a time of need

161-168 – A life that honors God

169-176 – Heartfelt wishes and claims

After reading those themes, how can anyone say that this Psalm isn’t relevant, contemporary, and applicable for today?

Let the Scripture be your guide in daily prayer and devotion. Let God’s word lead you to Him.

Psalm 119:68 (NKJV) — 68 You are good, and do good; Teach me Your statutes.