"You visit the earth and water it, you greatly enrich it; the river of God is full of water." Psalm 65:9 I've been feeling dry for a while. Now, you need to understand that originally when I first became a pastor, I never intended to preach every Sunday, but more like 2-3 times a month. I envisioned being on a ministry team, and indeed was for a while, which means sharing … [Read more...] about Psalm 65 (Psalms on the Trail)
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Psalm 64 (Psalms on the Trail)
They say, "Who will see us? Who will find out our crimes? We have thought out a perfect plot." For the human heart and mind are a mystery. Psalm 64: 6,7. Reflection: The photo above looks into the heart of a dying tree hanging onto the edge of a rock face. The folds of its inner life are exposed to those who stop here for lunch. Its curves and knots are a suitable … [Read more...] about Psalm 64 (Psalms on the Trail)
Psalm 63 (Psalms on the Trail)
Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. So I will bless you as long as I live; I will lift up my hands and call on your name. Psalm 63:3-4 My body matters, and I believe it wants to be included in my prayers with God. When I "wait in silence" (see previous post.), I sit erect, feet on the floor, relaxed but attentive. That's one position my … [Read more...] about Psalm 63 (Psalms on the Trail)
Psalm 62 (Psalm on the Trail)
For God alone I wait in silence; from God comes my salvation. Psalm 62:1 Sometimes, God, I am too quick to run off and talk to others about what's on my mind before I talk to you. Maybe I want someone else's wisdom because I think you can speak through them better than if you speak directly to my own heart. I might hear you wrong. Or maybe I just need to hear … [Read more...] about Psalm 62 (Psalm on the Trail)
Psalm 61 (Psalms on the trail)
Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. From the end of the earth I call upon you as my heart grows faint.... Let me abide in your tent forever, find refuge under the shelter of your wings. Psalm 61:1-2,4 Reflection: As the AT hike progressed, my hiking buddy and I were able to put in more miles. We would often stop for supper around 4:30 or 5:00 and then hike … [Read more...] about Psalm 61 (Psalms on the trail)