I posted this piece earlier -- a Christmas present for my mother. Yet is is also a part of my series on the The Psalms, so I wanted to include it here.
This Psalm is so beautiful. Right now, it is my favorite. Every single word is so full of life and meaning. Every time I read these words, new ideas are revealed.
I think that is what draws me to the Psalms. Each line is so big. So fulfilling. So new.
And so tonight as I lay down to meditate on these words, I pray that these words will bring new joy and love to you, that you may sleep in peace.
Psalm 63: 1-8 (CEV)
You are my God. I worship you.
In my heart, I long for you,
as I would long for a stream
in a scorching desert.
I have seen your power
and your glory
in the place of worship.
Your love means more
than life to me,
and I praise you.
As long as I live,
I will pray to you.
I will sing joyful praises
and be filled with excitement
like a guest at a banquet.
I think about you
before I go to sleep,
and my thoughts turn to you
during the night.
You have helped me,
and I sing happy songs
in the shadow of your wings.
I stay close to you,
and your powerful arm
supports me.
This Psalm is so beautiful. Right now, it is my favorite. Every single word is so full of life and meaning. Every time I read these words, new ideas are revealed.
I think that is what draws me to the Psalms. Each line is so big. So fulfilling. So new.
And so tonight as I lay down to meditate on these words, I pray that these words will bring new joy and love to you, that you may sleep in peace.
Psalm 63: 1-8 (CEV)
You are my God. I worship you.
In my heart, I long for you,
as I would long for a stream
in a scorching desert.
I have seen your power
and your glory
in the place of worship.
Your love means more
than life to me,
and I praise you.
As long as I live,
I will pray to you.
I will sing joyful praises
and be filled with excitement
like a guest at a banquet.
I think about you
before I go to sleep,
and my thoughts turn to you
during the night.
You have helped me,
and I sing happy songs
in the shadow of your wings.
I stay close to you,
and your powerful arm
supports me.