Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Psalms 23 Restated



O Lord, God of Power and Might, You are my leader and provider.
Thank you for all your blessings that, always, I have all I need.  
Constantly restoring my soul with abundance and calmness,
You guide me along your ways of love, justice, and righteousness.

O Father: though I pass places where darkness is the only light, I rely on You.
I am confident in facing every evil, for You, Abba, One-Source-of-all, are with me:
The grace of Jesus and the power of Holy Spirit give me courage and strength.
I am At-One-Ment (AOM) with You, O Holy Trinity, One True God, into infinity.

You spread a table for me even in the wilderness of change and transience,
To show to all, especially my enemies, that I am Your friend and guest.
You pour rich oil on me to give me the strength and flexibility of a wild ox,
You fill my allotted portion and cup to excess, making my destiny secure.

Absolutely and indubitably then, my Lord and my God, goodness and mercy -
The blessings of Your covenant with Israel (those who have striven with God
Or are saved by God) – shall pursue me all the days of my life… And I shall
Dwell in Your House, my Lord, gazing upon Your Beauty, visiting Your Temple…

References: NABRE, Annotations on Psalms 23; Psalms 78:19; Job 10:21; Psalms 92:11; Psalms 16:5; Psalms 27:4...

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