Where would we be without Him?

The idea: Take Psalm 23 and rewrite your own negative version — Psalm -23 (that’s Psalm Negative 23): Life in the Flesh. Really think about what life would look like without Christ. Where would we be without Him? Then, contrast that with the real Psalm 23.

Someone on the net shared their version:

Psalm -23

I am wandering shepherdless. I have more needs than I can count. I am restless, unsettled, in need of refreshment with no one to guide me. My soul feels so burdened. Where should I go? What is my purpose?

As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I’m terrified, desperately lonely, and completely unprotected, exposed. In the presence of my enemies, I am mocked. Everyone has turned their back on me. My cup is empty. I’m wretched.

Any and all goodness or love is gone as though it has fled from me forever. I will never enter the house of the Lord; instead I’ll spend eternity homeless, in this hell.

Heavy stuff! But contrast to the real Psalm 23 and the relationship we are offered in Christ. Praise the Lord!!

Psalm 23 (ESV)

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

B - U -S - Y are you?

Just a little something I wanted to share:

I have been crazy busy lately which has been overwhelmingly stressful. Why do we do this to ourselves?

For those who feel the same way or have before...read this scripture.

Matthew 11:28: Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Wow!! This is the promise of deep and awesome rejuvenation!!

I think the hard part is letting go and making the time to dwell in the presence of God.

Have you ever listened to a Homily or sermon and felt it was written just for you?

Last year, I was listening to a Homily and the priest said “I heard someone describe BUSY as "Busy under Satan's Yolk". YIKES!! I was thinking that was written just for me, but I bet everybody felt the same way because we allow things to consume us when we should be immersed in God. He said he hade heard someone describe BUSY as "Busy under Satan's Yolk". YIKES!!

Oh, and I looked up the acronym and here is an article I found.

http://jmm.aaa.net.au/articles/8687.htm

Love and Peace,

Delfina

Dear God, It's me Delfina

Dear God,

This is Delfina.

I am broken. I have tried to fix myself but I can’t do it.

I know you are an all powerful God who loves us and saves those who are crushed in Spirit. I need you.

My walk with Christ has been more like a sluggish crawl. I don’t have it all together as it may seem to others sometimes. I know without you I’m nothing. I am a human fighting my flesh and it’s hard when I can’t feel your presence. Why can’t I feel your presence? I know you are there. I know that’s all I have to do is call on you. 

I need more Faith!! God, give me more Grace so I may have more Faith!

I want to follow you. I don’t want to follow you at a distance but close enough to be seen with you. Right when I get so close, I take a few steps back until I go completely numb and feel incomplete inside. Am I feeling unworthy of a relationship with you because of the guilt of my sins against you? Or could it be that I feel I’m just unlovable?

I desire and need to be completely restored.

I want your Son Jesus….to come into my heart and turn my world upside down!

I want to be completely restored so that YOU can restore the earth through your hands and feet, which I your child, can become along with my brothers and sisters in Christ.

I know you hear me and even love me so much that you will not leave me the way I am right now.

I love you. I Need You. I Desire You.

Yours Truly,

Your Daughter