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Psalm 119:97-128

Support the ShowSummarized Transcript: Good morning. Today, we’re continuing our reading from Psalm 119. We have one more installment after this, where we’ll handle the last six stanzas. Today I’ll be reading verses 97-128Psalm 119מ Mem97 Oh, how I love your law!    I meditate on it all day long.98 Your commands are always with me    and make me wiser than my enemies.99 I have more insight than all my teachers,    for I meditate on your statutes.100 I have more understanding than the elders,    for I obey your precepts.101 I have kept my feet from every evil path    so that I might obey your word.102 I have not departed from your laws,    for you yourself have taught me.103 How sweet are your words to my taste,    sweeter than honey to my mouth!104 I gain understanding from your precepts;    therefore I hate every wrong path.נ Nun105 Your word is a lamp for my feet,    a light on my path.106 I have taken an oath and confirmed it,    that I will follow your righteous laws.107 I have suffered much;    preserve my life, Lord, according to your word.108 Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth,    and teach me your laws.109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands,    I will not forget your law.110 The wicked have set a snare for me,    but I have not strayed from your precepts.111 Your statutes are my heritage forever;    they are the joy of my heart.112 My heart is set on keeping your decrees    to the very end.[d]ס Samekh113 I hate double-minded people,    but I love your law.114 You are my refuge and my shield;    I have put my hope in your word.115 Away from me, you evildoers,    that I may keep the commands of my God!116 Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I will live;    do not let my hopes be dashed.117 Uphold me, and I will be delivered;    I will always have regard for your decrees.118 You reject all who stray from your decrees,    for their delusions come to nothing.119 All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross;    therefore I love your statutes.120 My flesh trembles in fear of you;    I stand in awe of your laws.ע Ayin121 I have done what is righteous and just;    do not leave me to my oppressors.122 Ensure your servant’s well-being;    do not let the arrogant oppress me.123 My eyes fail, looking for your salvation,    looking for your righteous promise.124 Deal with your servant according to your love    and teach me your decrees.125 I am your servant; give me discernment    that I may understand your statutes.126 It is time for you to act, Lord;    your law is being broken.127 Because I love your commands    more than gold, more than pure gold,128 and because I consider all your precepts right,    I hate every wrong path.Thank you for listening to News on Knees, a community prayer podcast by Story King Media. If you want to join the movement, I’m calling all believers, anyone who wants to pray for the world, their country, their region, a specific societal issue. Using something as simple as the voice memo app on your phone, record a 1–2 minute prayer and email it to: storykingmedia@gmail.com, Simply write the word ‘PRAYER’ in the subject line of the email. NOTE - Two Rules for Submitted Prayers:Please Keep Obvious Political Bias OutNo Personal Requests. Prayers should be about societal issues that are either global, country, state, or region-specific.And if this show blesses you, if you believe in the work we’re doing, would you consider supporting News on Knees on Patreon? Just a few dollars a month will keep it going and growing, so we can continue flooding the world with prayer instead of panic.Sources: Psalm 119

Psalm 119:65-96

Support the ShowSummarized Transcript: Happy Friday, everyone. Today, we’re picking up our reading from Psalm 119, this time from verses 65-96Psalm 119Do good to your servant    according to your word, Lord.66 Teach me knowledge and good judgment,    for I trust your commands.67 Before I was afflicted I went astray,    but now I obey your word.68 You are good, and what you do is good;    teach me your decrees.69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,    I keep your precepts with all my heart.70 Their hearts are callous and unfeeling,    but I delight in your law.71 It was good for me to be afflicted    so that I might learn your decrees.72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me    than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.י Yodh73 Your hands made me and formed me;    give me understanding to learn your commands.74 May those who fear you rejoice when they see me,    for I have put my hope in your word.75 I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,    and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.76 May your unfailing love be my comfort,    according to your promise to your servant.77 Let your compassion come to me that I may live,    for your law is my delight.78 May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause;    but I will meditate on your precepts.79 May those who fear you turn to me,    those who understand your statutes.80 May I wholeheartedly follow your decrees,    that I may not be put to shame.כ Kaph81 My soul faints with longing for your salvation,    but I have put my hope in your word.82 My eyes fail, looking for your promise;    I say, “When will you comfort me?”83 Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,    I do not forget your decrees.84 How long must your servant wait?    When will you punish my persecutors?85 The arrogant dig pits to trap me,    contrary to your law.86 All your commands are trustworthy;    help me, for I am being persecuted without cause.87 They almost wiped me from the earth,    but I have not forsaken your precepts.88 In your unfailing love preserve my life,    that I may obey the statutes of your mouth.ל Lamedh89 Your word, Lord, is eternal;    it stands firm in the heavens.90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations;    you established the earth, and it endures.91 Your laws endure to this day,    for all things serve you.92 If your law had not been my delight,    I would have perished in my affliction.93 I will never forget your precepts,    for by them you have preserved my life.94 Save me, for I am yours;    I have sought out your precepts.95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me,    but I will ponder your statutes.96 To all perfection I see a limit,    but your commands are boundless.Thank you for listening to News on Knees, a community prayer podcast by Story King Media. If you want to join the movement, I’m calling all believers, anyone who wants to pray for the world, their country, their region, a specific societal issue. Using something as simple as the voice memo app on your phone, record a 1–2 minute prayer and email it to: storykingmedia@gmail.com, Simply write the word ‘PRAYER’ in the subject line of the email. NOTE - Two Rules for Submitted Prayers:Please Keep Obvious Political Bias OutNo Personal Requests. Prayers should be about societal issues that are either global, country, state, or region-specific.And if this show blesses you, if you believe in the work we’re doing, would you consider supporting News on Knees on Patreon? Just a few dollars a month will keep it going and growing, so we can continue flooding the world with prayer instead of panic.Sources: Psalm 119

Psalm 119:33-64

Support the ShowSummarized Transcript: Happy Sunday, everyone. Today, we’re picking up our reading from Psalm 119, this time from verses 33-64.Psalm 119:33-64Teach me, Lord, the way of your decrees,    that I may follow it to the end.[b]34 Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law    and obey it with all my heart.35 Direct me in the path of your commands,    for there I find delight.36 Turn my heart toward your statutes    and not toward selfish gain.37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;    preserve my life according to your word.[c]38 Fulfill your promise to your servant,    so that you may be feared.39 Take away the disgrace I dread,    for your laws are good.40 How I long for your precepts!    In your righteousness preserve my life.41 May your unfailing love come to me, Lord,    your salvation, according to your promise;42 then I can answer anyone who taunts me,    for I trust in your word.43 Never take your word of truth from my mouth,    for I have put my hope in your laws.44 I will always obey your law,    for ever and ever.45 I will walk about in freedom,    for I have sought out your precepts.46 I will speak of your statutes before kings    and will not be put to shame,47 for I delight in your commands    because I love them.48 I reach out for your commands, which I love,    that I may meditate on your decrees.49 Remember your word to your servant,    for you have given me hope.50 My comfort in my suffering is this:    Your promise preserves my life.51 The arrogant mock me unmercifully,    but I do not turn from your law.52 I remember, Lord, your ancient laws,    and I find comfort in them.53 Indignation grips me because of the wicked,    who have forsaken your law.54 Your decrees are the theme of my song    wherever I lodge.55 In the night, Lord, I remember your name,    that I may keep your law.56 This has been my practice:    I obey your precepts.57 You are my portion, Lord;    I have promised to obey your words.58 I have sought your face with all my heart;    be gracious to me according to your promise.59 I have considered my ways    and have turned my steps to your statutes.60 I will hasten and not delay    to obey your commands.61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes,    I will not forget your law.62 At midnight I rise to give you thanks    for your righteous laws.63 I am a friend to all who fear you,    to all who follow your precepts.64 The earth is filled with your love, Lord;    teach me your decrees.Thank you for listening to News on Knees, a community prayer podcast by Story King Media. If you want to join the movement, I’m calling all believers, anyone who wants to pray for the world, their country, their region, a specific societal issue. Using something as simple as the voice memo app on your phone, record a 1–2 minute prayer and email it to: storykingmedia@gmail.com, Simply write the word ‘PRAYER’ in the subject line of the email. NOTE - Two Rules for Submitted Prayers:Please Keep Obvious Political Bias OutNo Personal Requests. Prayers should be about societal issues that are either global, country, state, or region-specific.And if this show blesses you, if you believe in the work we’re doing, would you consider supporting News on Knees on Patreon? Just a few dollars a month will keep it going and growing, so we can continue flooding the world with prayer instead of panic.All instructions, links, and news sources will be in the show notes.I leave you with:Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”Until next time…Sources: Psalm 119

Maduro Captured Caracas Raid, Trump Ban Home Investors, Gmail AI Assistant, Minneapolis ICE Shooting, Artemis II Launch, World Cup 2026, US 250th Anniversary

Support the ShowSummarized Transcript: Good morning, everyone. Today is Thursday, January 8, 2026. With only 8 days into the new year, so much is already happening.Here are the current events we’re praying about:1. U.S. Special Forces Raid Captures Venezuelan President MaduroU.S. special forces raided Caracas on January 3, 2026, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who were transported to New York to face federal drug and terrorism charges. The U.S. announced it will control Venezuelan oil sales indefinitely and direct the proceeds. The operation marks a dramatic escalation in U.S. efforts against the Maduro regime.2. Trump Proposes Ban on Institutional Investors Buying Single-Family HomesPresident Trump announced plans to ban large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes, arguing corporations are driving up prices and forcing families into renting. The proposal aims to make homeownership more accessible for everyday buyers. Details on implementation remain forthcoming.3. Google Enhances Gmail with Advanced AI FeaturesGoogle is integrating more artificial intelligence into Gmail, transforming it into a personal assistant capable of improving writing, summarizing inbox information, and generating daily to-do lists. The updates aim to boost productivity for users. The enhancements build on existing AI tools in the world's most popular email service.4. ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Woman in Minneapolis, Sparking OutrageAn ICE agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on January 7, claiming self-defense, a justification Mayor Jacob Frey dismissed as "BS." Frey demanded federal immigration forces withdraw from the city, affirming support for immigrant and refugee communities. The incident has heightened local tensions.5. Artemis II Moon Mission Targeted for February-April 2026 LaunchNASA's Artemis II mission, the next step in returning humans to the moon, is scheduled for launch between February and April 2026. The 10-day flight will send four astronauts around the moon to test the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft in deep space. The mission is critical for evaluating systems ahead of future lunar landings.6. 2026 FIFA World Cup Expands to 48 Teams Across North AmericaThe 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled for this summer, will feature a record 48 teams competing across 16 cities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico—the first tri-nation hosting. The expanded format includes 104 matches over 39 days.7. U.S. Celebrates 250th Anniversary of Independence in 2026Lastly, the United States will mark its 250th birthday this year, 2026,  commemorating the Declaration of Independence adopted on July 4, 1776. Nationwide events are planned to honor America's history and sovereignty.Thank you for listening to News on Knees, a community prayer podcast by Story King Media. If you want to join the movement, I’m calling all believers, anyone who wants to pray for the world, their country, their region, a specific societal issue. Using something as simple as the voice memo app on your phone, record a 1–2 minute prayer and email it to: storykingmedia@gmail.com, Simply write the word ‘PRAYER’ in the subject line of the email. NOTE - Two Rules for Submitted Prayers:Please Keep Obvious Political Bias OutNo Personal Requests. Prayers should be about societal issues that are either global, country, state, or region-specific.Sources: Maduro Captured Caracas Raid US Control of Venezuelan OilTrump Ban Home InvestorsGmail AI AssistantMinneapolis ICE ShootingArtemis II Launch, World Cup 2026 and US 250th Anniversary

Merry Christmas! Luke 2:1-20

Support the ShowSummarized Transcript: Luke, chapter 2, verse 1-20.2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,    and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.Merry Christmas, everyone!Thank you for listening to News on Knees, a community prayer podcast by Story King Media. If you want to join the movement, I’m calling all believers, anyone who wants to pray for the world, their country, their region, a specific societal issue. Using something as simple as the voice memo app on your phone, record a 1–2 minute prayer and email it to: storykingmedia@gmail.com, Simply write the word ‘PRAYER’ in the subject line of the email. NOTE - Two Rules for Submitted Prayers:Please Keep Obvious Political Bias OutNo Personal Requests. Prayers should be about societal issues that are either global, country, state, or region-specific.And if this show blesses you, if you believe in the work we’re doing, would you consider supporting News on Knees on Patreon? Just a few dollars a month will keep it going and growing, so we can continue flooding the world with prayer instead of panic.All instructions, links, and news sources will be in the show notes.I leave you with:Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”Until next time…Sources: Luke 2