Meditation: Your word is a lamp to my feet (Psalm 119)

Blessed are all alert to the word of God,

who seek God with all their hearts,
who are always aware of their Creator's dream, 
and walk the ways of our God!

Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.

With my whole heart I seek you;
let my mind not wander from you!

Open my eyes, that I may always see
your lamp lighting the path to my home.

Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.

I am a passer-by on the earth;

a stranger here, observing human ways, 
seeking always your milestones, searching 
for signposts to direct me to my home.

Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.

Your hands have made and fashioned me, 

you informed my mind, taught my heart to love;
give me in-sight that I may walk your path.

I am yours; guide me, I walk your road barefoot.

Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.

Each of us hears your command, sees your path, 

if we but open our eyes and ears. 
The path is lit, the map is clear.
Boldly walk on, the way is straight. 

Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.

Let my soul live and praise you,
and your rules guide my way.
Distracted, I may miss my step, but your word
will guide my feet and always light my way.

Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.

Psalm 119 is a long acrostic poem, each stanza beginning with the next letter of the Hebrew alphabet. I have not attempted this. This psalm is focused on the best-known verse, and, like the real psalm, is a song thanking God for his word and guidance.

Suggestions for meditation
Always begin by offering your time to God: something like "My loving God, I love you with my whole heart and above all things. I give you this time when I am reaching out to you" and then a few moments reminding yourself of some of the blessings God has given you - the clear signs of God's love for you.

Read the mediation over slowly a couple of times.

Listen for Jesus' personal message for you.

If you would prefer a Bible reading I suggest Psalm 119, 105-112

Your word is a lamp to my feet
    and a light to my path.
I have sworn an oath and confirmed it,
    to keep your righteous rules.
I am severely afflicted;
    give me life, O Lord, according to your word!
Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O Lord,
    and teach me your rules.
I hold my life in my hand continually,
    but I do not forget your law.
The wicked have laid a snare for me,
    but I do not stray from your precepts.
Your testimonies are my heritage forever,
    for they are the joy of my heart.
I incline my heart to perform your statutes
    forever, to the end.

1. Read this passage or the meditation slowly a couple of times.
2. What word of phrase jumps out to speak to you?
3. Why? Try to put yourself into those words. Maybe imagine Jesus speaking, and reply.
4. Then spend 5, or 10, or 20 minutes with those words, or the word LIGHT. You might want to begin the meditation using the breathing exercise I suggest in We have two minds. After a minute or two focused on your breathing, move your focus to the word/s you have chosen. 

Each time your attention moves away from the word/s, push the distraction gently aside and return to the word ("without the intervention of analytical thought" as The Cloud of Unknowing puts it).

You may need a countdown clock. 

At the end thank God, and return to your day.