I
thought I'd take a very familiar passage,
often
hackneyed,
&
kind of deconstruct it,
stripping
away the imagery,
&
go for the essence of what David was trying to say.
The
sections enclosed in parentheses are the parts I've amplified &
or paraphrased.
Don't
allow yourself to fall into just another droning & boring reading
of these verses.
Let
the beauty what David is saying wash over you.
(I
have a stupendously kind & infinitely loving guide – it is the
Lord);
(As a result) I have all that I need.
(His
ability to bring calm to my heart helps me live in a beautiful
place);
He (daily creates a peaceful, stress free environment between us).
He renews my strength.
He
guides me along right paths,
(&
His love & guidance in my life shows to the world how incredible
He is).
Even
when I (go) through (dark, depressing seasons, seasons that feel like
they will destroy me),
I will not be afraid,
for
(You, O Lord are right there with me, in it).
Your
(wisdom & loving guidance) protect and comfort me.
You (help me overcome people who are always bullying or harming me).
You
(make me feel singled out by giving me so much attention).
My (life is filled with Your constant) blessings.
Surely
(for all of my life) Your goodness and unfailing love will (always be
proactive, seeking me out, connecting with me, even when I don't feel
it or want it),
& I will (stay connected to You always, & one day go to live with You,) forever.
Psalm
23
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