This is an eye opener; some probably never thought nor looked at Psalm 23 in this way, even though they say it over and over again.
The Lord is my Shepherd
That's Relationship!
I shall not want
That's Supply!
He makes me to lie down in green pastures
That's Rest!
He leades me beside the still waters
That's Refreshment!
He restores my soul
That's Healing!
He leades me in the paths of righteousness
That's Guidance!
For His name sake
That's Purpose
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
That's Testing!
I will fear no evil
That's Protection!
For Thou art with me
That's Faithfulness!
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me
That's Discipline!
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies
That's Hope!
Thou annointest my head with oil
That's Consecration!
My cup runneth over
That's Abundance!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life
That's Blessing!
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
That's Security!
Forever
That's Eternity
Face it, the Lord is crazy about you.
FOREVER
That’s Eternal................................
Count your blessings instead of your crosses;
Count your gains instead of your losses.
Count your joys instead of your woes;
Count your friends instead of your foes.
Count your smiles instead of your tears;
Count your courage instead of your fears.
Count your full years instead of your lean;
Count your kind deeds instead of your mean.
Count your health instead of your wealth;
Count on God instead of yourself.
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Written by an inmate while in Prison
“I’m Sorry! – Please forgive me!”
Do we really understand the depth of these phrases when spoken aloud? Or do we even care?
Have our hearts so hardened that the passion and sincerity, when truly present, are no longer heard?
Do we listen to one another? Forgiveness is a gift that we all carry deep within our being.
We each long for it, require it, to move forward in our lives. Without it, where is our Hope?
Forgiveness; is it a thought or an action? How do I ask and receive forgiveness from the world,
my family and friends? Do I beg and cry, make promises I hope to keep, or does it begin with me?
Unless I can come to terms with me and shower myself with the gift that God has so graciously extended,
I can never give what I, myself, refuse to receive. - Today, I choose to forgive me!
The Lord says that we should forgive seven times seventy. I can only pray that my loved ones,
my friends, the world, can discover the meaning of forgiveness that it has taken me, through God’s
loving grace, to finally discover and believe.
Today, I am at peace with me!
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Christians
By Maya Angelou
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'."
I'm whispering "I was lost,
Now I'm found and forgiven."
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
And need Christ to be my guide.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak
And need His strength to carry on.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
And need God to clean my mess.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
But, God believes I am worth it.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon His name.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner
Who received God's good grace, somehow!
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