I have a hard time interpretting the Bible and was lost until I bought a copy that includes interpretation along the bottom of every page.

During my prayer time I started re-writing the Psalms in my words so I could realize the power within the words. Today I hit Psalm 23 which is one that many of us may have had to memorize along the way. It's the one that's always recited at funerals.

I want to share this with you because the promises it holds are miraculous.

With you by my side
I need nothing more.
You allow me rest.
Your comfort sustains me.
You restore me and guide me on your path.

When I'm frightened
I think of you
and you take away the panic.
You are always available
to give me your strength.

You're preparing a room
for me
in heaven.
You shower me with abundant blessings.
I hold the promise that
greatness
will follow me
every single day
until I leave this place
and come home to
live with you forever.

Bless you!

[ February 24, 2005, 03:16 PM: Message edited by: Dotsie ]

Dotsie - that's beautiful

and a good technique to dip into God's word.

Thanks Evie. I think Cathi some of this too.

Dotsie:
Thanks for sharing this. It always helps if we try to personalize the scripture we are studying, to look at it in a: What is God saying to me? way .

Dotsie,
Great interpretation. I really enjoyed it.

Angel

Dotsie,
The poetry of that is lovely.
smile

Amen. I appreciate it when we look out for one another. Please email women that go missing and tell them we miss their voice.

Dots,
Whenever I'm stressed or can't sleep i recite the 23rd. So when Brooks wrote recently, expressing anxiety over some things, I wrote it out for him and mailed it. Then I sent the Mass Card from my dad's funeral, which has the 23rd psalm on it. At a recent service the 23rd psalm was read and it meant the world to Brooks. I love your translation and will send it to him!
Kathryn

Dotsie,

What a beautiful interpretation! I memorized the 23rd Psalm years ago but never heard it expressed in such depth. Loved it!
Thanks. God Bless! bonnierose

For those interested. This is the Japanese version of Psalm 23. A friend in prayer group gave it to me a couple weeks ago and I kept forgetting to post it.


The Lord is my pace-setter
I shall not rush.

He makes me stop and rest for quiet intervals
He provides me with images of stillness
Which restores my serenity.

He leads me in ways of efficiency
Through calmness of mind
And His guidance is peace.

Even though I have a great many things to accomplish each day
I will not fret,
For His presence is here.

His timelessness, His all-importance will keep me in balance.

He prepares refreshment and renewal
In the midst of my activity
By anointing my mind
With his oils of tranquility.

My cup of joyous energy overflows.

Surely harmony and effectiveness
Shall be the fruits of my hours.

For I shall walk in the pace of my Lord
And dwell in His house forever.