Out of the Chaos
Inspiration for living outside of the chaos.
Tag: psalm 23
OUT OF THE CHAOS 11.20.2020
6Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6 Many familiar translations use the word “follow” in place of “pursue.” The Hebrew word translated here is stronger than follow. When I follow someone, I proceed behind him …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 11.19.2020
5You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. Psalm 23:5 Our best worst year was 2016. The months leading up to it were filled with some really great moments, but some really tough dynamics as well. Then …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 11.18.2020
4Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. Psalm 23:4 The translation of this verse is particulary comforting to me. Years ago, my sister and I housesat for a friend while she was on vacation. …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 11.17.2020
3He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Psalm 23:3 Recently, I find my strength depleted. Not so much my physical strength; but my emotional charge. A pandemic is exhausting, political unrest is wearisome, always wondering what is coming next drains me. I need help on a daily …
OUT OF THE CHAOS 04.08.2020
Today before my granddaughter’s nap, I read a book to her based on Psalm 23. The illustrations were simple and yet profound. A small lamb carefully guarded and cared for by a shepherd, wolves lurking nearby but never able to get close, provision and rest always available. As I read to her, I imagined myself …
Daily Reads 02.02.20
Psalm 23 is a beautiful picture of all the resources we experience when we sit at the Table of the Lord. As you prepare for worship today, I invite you to meditate on the provisions available to you today. The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; …
Out of the Chaos 