Loving God, pour our Your comfort and rest on the life of this dear reader; in Christ Jesus I pray, amen.
I just read this yesterday and thought it worth sharing:
Psalm 23…Antithesis, written by Marcia K. Hornok:
The clock is my dictator, I shall not rest
It makes me lie down only when exhausted.
It leads me to deep depression.
It hounds my soul.
It leads me in circles of frenzy for activity’s sake.
Even though I run frantically from task to task,
I will never get it done,
For my “ideal” is with me.
Deadlines and my need for approval, they drive me.
They demand performance from me, beyond the limits of my schedule.
They annoint my head with migraines.
My in-basket overflows.
Surely fatigue and time pressure shall follow me all the days of my life,
And I will dwell in the bonds of frustration forever.
Compare it to the one written by David, inspired by the One who rested on the seventh day: (King James Version): 1 The LORD is my shepherd ; I shall not want . 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths ofrighteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow ofdeath, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thoupreparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies : thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever .
Hmm. Which one best reflects you? If it's not the second, let it be so.
PRAYER: Loving God, make right in my life that which needs to be, especially the pressures I allow or place on myself. Let me enjoy the "green pastures" and "still waters" Let my soul be restored. And guide me gently in the "path of righteousness" so that even in the presence of those who don't care much for me, they will see, that You are indeed my Shepherd. I pray in Jesus' name, amen.
Have a great and blessed day in the Lord!
Eradio Valverde
