I received this book from my sister Hope a long time ago..... it is "Psalms of Strength" by Leslie Brandt.
Basically, the author has taken some of the Psalms and translated them into a more modern way of speaking. They are interesting. I still prefer the Psalms in my New King James version of the Bible but....I am posting one today that I am clinging to for this day. Underneath that, I will post the NKJV.
Where should I look for help in my need?
To majestic mountain peaks that probe our skies
or to giants of industry that hem in our cities?
To satellites that circle our world
or to computers that store up our knowledge?
The answer to my problems
and the fulfillment of my needs
must come fro God Himself,
from Him who created skies and mountains
and man to dwell in their midst.
He is a great God who knows our every desire,
whose watchful eye is upon us night and day.
We can make no move without His knowledge.
His concern for His children is constant;
His love for them is eternal.
And thus the Lord will keep you,
Shielding you from the forces of evil
as a shade tree shields you from the rays of the blazing sun.
He does care for you,
and He will fight with you against the enemies of your soul.
Whether you be coming or going,
He knows the course you take, and He will go before you.
Psalm 121
"I lift up my eyes to the hills---
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
He will not allow your foot to be moved;
He who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, He who keeps Israel
shall neither slumber or sleep.
The Lord is your keeper;
The Lord is your shade at your right hand.
The sun shall not strike you by day,
nor the moon by night.
The Lord shall preserve you from all evil;
He shall preserve your soul.
The Lord shall preserve your going out
and your coming in from this time forth,
and even
forevermore."
To majestic mountain peaks that probe our skies
or to giants of industry that hem in our cities?
To satellites that circle our world
or to computers that store up our knowledge?
The answer to my problems
and the fulfillment of my needs
must come fro God Himself,
from Him who created skies and mountains
and man to dwell in their midst.
He is a great God who knows our every desire,
whose watchful eye is upon us night and day.
We can make no move without His knowledge.
His concern for His children is constant;
His love for them is eternal.
And thus the Lord will keep you,
Shielding you from the forces of evil
as a shade tree shields you from the rays of the blazing sun.
He does care for you,
and He will fight with you against the enemies of your soul.
Whether you be coming or going,
He knows the course you take, and He will go before you.
Psalm 121
"I lift up my eyes to the hills---
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
He will not allow your foot to be moved;
He who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, He who keeps Israel
shall neither slumber or sleep.
The Lord is your keeper;
The Lord is your shade at your right hand.
The sun shall not strike you by day,
nor the moon by night.
The Lord shall preserve you from all evil;
He shall preserve your soul.
The Lord shall preserve your going out
and your coming in from this time forth,
and even
forevermore."
2 comments:
thanks, faith. one of my favorite psalms. each day i thank god for the things he has done while I continue to pray about the areas that i still face as challenges. this psalm is such a great reminder that he truly is in all and over all . . . when we sincerely believe this with our whole heart, mind and soul, we can continue on in his joy even when we face our on disappointments. hope you find him throughout your day today. blessings from kathy k
Faith,
You have a real sister named Hope? Do you have a sister named Charity? I loved your post today! The fulfillment of everything is found in Jesus! Amen!
Christy
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