We give you thanks, O God. We give you thanks, calling upon your name and declaring all your wonderful deeds. Psalm 75:1 Or an alternative offered by Nan C. Merrill in the paraphrase "Psalms for Praying:" We give thanks to You, O Beloved, we give thanks; We call upon your name and recount the ways of Love. There is something about … [Read more...] about Psalm 75 (Psalms on the Trail)
Archives for March 2016
Psalm 74 (Psalms on the Trail)
"Do not forget the soul of your dove to the wild animals. Do not forget the life of your poor for ever." Psalm 74:19 Reflection: I do not know what kind of bird this is; certainly not the psalmist's dove, but, after checking with a bird book, perhaps a rock wren. I walked this trail when I was on retreat at Holden Village in the Cascades of Washington State. It is very … [Read more...] about Psalm 74 (Psalms on the Trail)
Psalm 73 (Psalms on the Trail)
Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. Psalm 73:25 Reflection: My hiking buddy and I hopscotched vehicles so we wouldn't have to hitchhike to get into town to clean up. While I would be driving, I rarely listened to the news. Most often it was to the "Sons of Korah" singing psalms. This is one their songs that stuck with me on … [Read more...] about Psalm 73 (Psalms on the Trail)
Psalm 72 (Psalms on the Trail)
In the king's time may the just flourish; and let there be an abundance of peace till the moon shall be no more. Psalm 72: 7 Reflection: This is not so much a reflection of faith, but only that of an earthling. I notice that the moon offers perspective for life on earth, even for the psalmist. It endures but it also prepares us for changes: it comes and goes, waxes and … [Read more...] about Psalm 72 (Psalms on the Trail)
Psalm 71 (Psalms on the Trail)
Now that I am old and gray-headed, O God, do not forsake me, till I make known your strength to this generation and your power to all who are to come. Psalm 71:18 Reflection: With the shifts in our culture, there are fewer parents who bring their children to worship on Sunday mornings. I have noticed, however, a trend of grandparents, great-uncles and great-aunts … [Read more...] about Psalm 71 (Psalms on the Trail)