23rd Psalm Meditations
Its only Tuesday morning and already we may be longing to experience the soothing words of Psalm 23. “He makes me to lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside still waters, he restores my soul.” There are still many more hours in the week and the demands on each of us will be great.
As this autumn season unfolds, it would be really nice to go over to the park, spread out a blanket and lie down surrounded by green grass and lingering hues in the trees. It would be equally nice to go over to the park and walk next to the stream, listening to the waters gently flowing and making just enough noise to relax our anxious souls. We long for our souls to be restored, don’t we?
The author of this song seems to say, “God leads me to the places he does and I know my shepherd is providing for my renewal. Yes, God is enabling me to recapture my energy and move ahead.” There are still many more hours this week. Listen closely and you will find your gentle shepherd is framing ways for you to discover wonderful treasures within your soul.
A Prayer attributed to John Neale: “Lord, one day I will live with You where You are. May You live with me where I am now. Amen.”
--Ben Keckler
11.03.09
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