This was devotional sent to our district leaders, today:
The Sailor's 23rd Psalm
I was raised on an island where the sea meets the land. The imagery that inspires me most deeply is ocean imagery. I recently found in my research this sailor's paraphrase of the 23rd Psalm. I hope it encourages you as it does me:
The Lord is my Pilot, I shall not drift.
He guides me across the dark waters.
He steers me through deep channels.
He keeps my log.
Yea, though I sail ‘mid the thunders
and tempests of life,
I shall dread no danger, for He is with me;
His love and His care, shelter me.
He prepares a quiet harbor before me.
He anoints the waves with oil.
My ship rides calmly.
Surely sunlight and starlight
shall guide me on the voyage I take,
And I will rest in Heaven's port forever.
Peace… Be Still.
And maybe it’s been a while since you saturated in the actual 23rd Psalm, so here it is as well:
PSALM 23 A Psalm of David
THE LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. [KJV]
His… Presence Matters Most!
Pastor Kerry Willis,
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