You will need to go to the right and pause the music in the blue music box before you watch this video!
I found this video tonight and I had tears as I watched it. From the mouths of babes sometimes come words from God.
Psalm 23 is probably close to your heart, like it is mine. This video reminded me of a version of Psalm 23 that I had read in a book called Grace for the Race: Meditations for Busy Moms by Dena Dyer.
Psalm 23 for Today
The Lord is my Shepherd--
In the midst of the war on drugs,
the war on terrorism,
and the spiritual warfare in my soul.
I shall not want--
with Him as my Savior and provider,
I'm perfectly content.
While others strive for and worry about
a bigger house, a newer car, designer clothes, and jewels,
I will rest in my calling and purpose--
knowing God and making Him known
in this hurting, harried world.
He leads me beside still waters--
Cool, clear streams of peace
in the midst of orange alerts,
space shuttle disasters, stock market fluctuations,
and baggage inspections.
When emotional baggage threatens my sanity,
He renews my mind.
When grief and despair descend,
He heals my heart.
When doubts and fears assail my tranquillity,
He restores my soul.
Yea, though I walk through the valley
of the shadow of death--
filled with threats of biological and chemical warfare,
nuclear bombs and ghosts of past regrets--
I will fear no evil.
Not AIDS or smallpox,
not child abductors or doomsayers.
Thou art with me--
even when I feel alone in a crowd.
Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me--
especially when I read the paper or watch the news.
(Why do I read or watch? I know the ending!)
Thou anointest my head with oil--
the oil of gladness and peace,
with a calling to be
light and joy in a dark, fear-filled world.
Help me to be a peace-full, grace-full person, Lord,
in the midst of a chaotic world.
Truly, my cup runneth over.
You have blessed me so much!
I have friends and family who love me,
a warm bed, freedom, grace, (more than) enough food,
and a fulfilling purpose.
Surely goodness and mercy--
Your grace, love, forgiveness, and compassion--
shall follow me all the days of my life.
Every second, every minute, You are before and
behind me, with Your arms of love outstretched.
And one day--when all wars and pain,
terror and shame
will come to an end...(Come quickly, Lord Jesus !)
I will dwell in the house of the Lord,
Your glorious kingdom,
where You've prepared an eternal home for me.
