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Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Psalm 19

This summer our inspiring Pastor Andy has recommended, among many interesting possibilities, learning this Psalm.
Great homework for those of us who don't think beyond "will we get away for a vacation this summer---that is the burning question" mindset.
Setting goals for filling our mind with "things from above" is a high aim.
One of my best 'buds' has already memorized it:)
Amazing to me, one who dreads memorization, and I'm proud of her:)
Go Kathy!
Can I do it??


The Law of the Lord Is Perfect
To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.

19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God,
and the sky above [1] proclaims his handiwork.
2 Day to day pours out speech,
and night to night reveals knowledge.
3 There is no speech, nor are there words,
whose voice is not heard.
4 Their voice [2] goes out through all the earth,
and their words to the end of the world.
In them he has set a tent for the sun,
5 which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber,
and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy.
6 Its rising is from the end of the heavens,
and its circuit to the end of them,
and there is nothing hidden from its heat.

7 The law of the Lord is perfect, [3]
reviving the soul;
the testimony of the Lord is sure,
making wise the simple;
8 the precepts of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is pure,
enlightening the eyes;
9 the fear of the Lord is clean,
enduring forever;
the rules [4] of the Lord are true,
and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold,
even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey
and drippings of the honeycomb.
11 Moreover, by them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.

12 Who can discern his errors?
Declare me innocent from hidden faults.
13 Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins;
let them not have dominion over me!
Then I shall be blameless,
and innocent of great transgression.

14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable in your sight,
O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

3 comments:

Anna said...

Which worship service do you attend, Brenda ? I think I might like to visit your church.

It's been a long time since I had a church "home" and an even longer time since I've felt comfortable in a gathering of believers. I often feel very judged, very unwelcomed ... but if your church has even just a few more people like you, maybe it will fit ?

Just a thought.

bcMc said...

Dear One, come check us out. We have a young Senior pastor who is neat & loves the LORD, and an Associate pastor my age who comforts & cares for folks. Also a "travels to the beat of a different drum" Youth pastor that I love:)
Peace is located on W. Chatham St. and Cary Parkway. 1117 W. Chatham St.
Services at 8:30am & 11am Sundays. In Sept. we're starting a 3pm Sunday afternoon service. Cool, huh?
Come, come:) You need to get re-charged Anna:)
Love, B.

bcMc said...

I go to the 2nd service, Anna:)