Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Finishing Well

Psalm 23
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.

Footnotes:
a. Psalm 23:2 Hebrew beside waters of rest
b. Psalm 23:3 Or in right paths
c. Psalm 23:4 Or the valley of deep darkness
d. Psalm 23:6 Or Only
e. Psalm 23:6 Or steadfast love
f. Psalm 23:6 Or shall return to dwell
g. Psalm 23:6 Hebrew for length of days

Cross references:
A. Psalm 23:1 : Psalm 78:52; 80:1; Isa 40:11; Jer 31:10; Ezek 34:11, 12, 23; John 10:11; Heb 13:20; 1 Pet 2:25; 5:4
B. Psalm 23:1 : Psalm 34:9, 10; Matt 6:33
C. Psalm 23:2 : Ezek 34:14; John 10:9
D. Psalm 23:3 : Psalm 19:7
E. Psalm 23:3 : Psalm 5:8; 31:3; 139:10, 24; 143:10; Isa 40:11; 49:10
F. Psalm 23:3 : Prov 4:11; 8:20
G. Psalm 23:3 : Psalm 25:11; 31:3; 79:9; 109:21; Ezek 20:9, 14
H. Psalm 23:4 : Psalm 138:7
I. Psalm 23:4 : Job 3:5
J. Psalm 23:4 : Psalm 3:6; 27:1, 3; 118:6
K. Psalm 23:4 : Exodus 3:12; Isa 43:2
L. Psalm 23:4 : Mic 7:14
M. Psalm 23:5 : Psalm 78:19; Prov 9:2; John 6:51; 2 Sam 17:27-29
N. Psalm 23:5 : Psalm 31:19
O. Psalm 23:5 : Psalm 45:7; 133:2; Luke 7:46; Psalm 92:10
P. Psalm 23:5 : Psalm 16:5
Q. Psalm 23:6 : Psalm 27:4
R. Psalm 23:6 : Psalm 21:4

"It seems that I will be facing a new and exciting journey in my walk with You, Lord. I pray that You would stay close to me so I can receive Your presence and be comforted and strengthened but most of all You would be glorified. My heart's desire is that those around me will see and know Your love for me and desire to have You as Savior and Lord. Give me strength and courage, joy and peace to do this journey well for You - that nothing in this will be wasted, but that all in my life, especially my children and grandchildren, will be moved by your Spirit. Please comfort Eddy in this time. "

This was an entry in the journal of Carolyn Anderson (wife of Colony Grad - Eddy Anderson) July 11, 2011. She entered the hospital 3 days later on July 14, 2011 and passed to glory August 25th 2011.

Diane

Diane Hunt is the Director of Addiction Recovery and Development at America's KESWICK. In addition to her Keswick responsibilities which keep her busy, she loves to read, write and teach, travel and laugh with her grandchildren. Diane has been married to her husband John over 26 years. She has 2 children, 3 grandchildren, 3 step-children, and 7 step-grandchildren.

DIGGING DEEPER
James 5:11 11Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.


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