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| Hans Heysen's Droving into the light (1914-21) |
We’re going to spend some time this Sunday, (18/2) reading and meditating on Psalm 23 -- and then concluding with Communion together.
Psalm 23 is a great psalm to ‘paraphrase in your own words.
I wonder how you might paraphrase the Shepherd Psalm?
Here’s some examples:
My God is in control
And I have everything I need.
He makes my life abundant and my way secure.
My soul is turned toward home.
I travel his path and
Even in the darkest night I am not afraid,
Because You, my God, go beside me.
Nothing can match your strength and no one cares for me like you.
You are my protector,
My Healer,
My everything and more.
All is well because you are my Savior
And I am your child
Forever.
Psalm 23 #2 A Sailor’s version
The Lord is my pilot, I shall not drift.
He guides me across the dark waters.
He steers me through deep channels.
He keeps my log.
Yea, though I sail ‘mid the thunders
and tempest of life,
I shall dread no anger, for He is with me;
His love and His care, shelter me.
He prepares a quiet harbor before me.
He anoints the waves with oil
My ship rides calmly.
Surely sunlight and starlight
shall guide me on the voyage I take,
And I will rest in the heaven's port forever.
“The Lord is my guardian and guide… Because of that I have everything I need! He leads me to places where I find bounty,blessing and peace. He restores and refreshes me when I am physically, emotionally, and spiritually spent! He leads in the way I ought to go so that my life is honoring to Him.
“Even when I face challenges and circumstances in my daily walk with Him that seem as dark as death itself… I don’t have to be afraid! I know that You are with me Lord! You are there to what a shepherd does… guiding and guarding all the way.
“Even when enemies surround me you have a wonderful way of providing a table filled with bountiful blessing! If I’m wounded you have just the salve I need to bring healing! My cup of blessing overflows! And I’m confident of this fact… Your goodness and steadfast love (yes, your covenant love) will be there for me every day I live… and beyond this life? The confident hope of spending eternity with you in Heaven!”