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| PsalmsHow sweet God's word really is! I'm so excited by the character of God revealed here, it encourages and strengthens me. Really, it's a joy to find such a strength in times of such need. Like... water... after a thousand years of thirst. I've taken bits and pieces of eleven chapters and put in the pieces that really relate to me. If there is someway that you can read these words and be encouraged half as much as I am by them - great!
To you, oh Lord, I lift up my soul. I trust in you, my God! No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced. Show me the path where I should walk, oh Lord; point out the right road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you. Forgive the rebellious sins of my youth; look instead through the eyes of your unfailing love, for you are merciful, oh Lord. For the honor of your name, oh Lord forgive my many, many sins. Turn to me and have mercy on me, for I am alone and in deep distress. My problems go from bad to worse. Oh, save me from them all! Feel my pain and see my trouble. Forgive all my sins. Declare me innocent, oh Lord, for I have acted with integrity; I have trusted in the Lord without wavering. Put me on trial, Lord, and cross-examine me. Test my motives and affections. For I am constantly aware of your unfailing love, and I have lived according to your truth. I wash my hands to declare my innocence. I come to your altar, oh Lord. I love your sanctuary, Lord, the place where your glory shines. So in your mercy, save me. I have taken a stand, and I will publicly praise the Lord.
Finally, I confessed all
my sins to you and stopped trying to hide them. I said to myself, "I
will confess my rebellion to the Lord." And you forgave me! All my
guilt is gone. Oh, what joy for those whose rebellion is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight! Yes, what joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of sin, whose lives are lived in complete honesty! For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory. The Lord says, "I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. Many sorrows come to the wicked, but unfailing love surrounds those who trust the Lord. So rejoice in the Lord and be glad, all you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure!
I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me, freeing me from all my fears. Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces. I cried out to the Lord in my suffering, and he heard me. He set me free from all my fears. Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who trust in him! The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous face many troubles, but the Lord rescues them from each and every one. The Lord will redeem those who serve him. Everyone who trusts in him will be freely pardoned.
Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart's desires. Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you. He will make your innocence as clear as the dawn, and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun. Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don't be impatient for the Lord to act! Travel steadily along his path. He will honor you, I myself have seen it happen! And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you. Spare me so I can smile again before I am gone and exist no more.
I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the
pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid
ground and steadied me as I walked along. He has given me a new
song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has
done and be astounded. They will put their trust in the Lord. Oh, the joys of those who trust the Lord, who have no confidence in the proud, or in those who worship idols. Oh Lord my God, you have
done many miracles for us. Your plans for us are too numerous to list.
If I tried to recite all your wonderful deeds, I would never come to
the end of them.
You take no delight
in sacrifices or offerings. Now that you have made me listen, I finally
understand you don't require burnt offerings or sin offerings. Then I said, "Look, I have come. And this has been written about me in your scroll: I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your law is written on my heart." I have told all your people about your justice. I have not been afraid to speak out, as you, oh Lord, well know. I
have not kept this good news hidden in my heart; I have talked about
your faithfulness and saving power. I have told everyone in the great
assembly of your unfailing love and faithfulness. Lord, don't hold back your tender mercies from me. My only hope is in your unfailing love and faithfulness. For
troubles surround me too many to count! They pile up so high I can't
see my way out. They are more numerous than the hairs on my head. I
have lost all my courage. Please, Lord, rescue me! Come quickly, Lord, and help me. All who search for you
be filled with joy and gladness. May those who love your salvation
repeatedly shout, "The Lord is great!" As for me, I
am poor and needy, but the Lord is thinking about me right now. You are
my helper and my savior. Do not delay, oh my God.
Do not delay, for I trust you.
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| Righting Mis AreeAm I a machine?
Do you think I feel no pain?
Right.
How could I have missed you
Is this a conspiracy?
I gave up my dreams for you
You gave me up for your dreams
How could I have let this go
Why did you do this to me
Don't leave now, it's not right
But what can I do to stop it
Nothing.
Nothing to stop it
Why did you rearrange my world around?
Why can't now I tell left from right?
Is it normal to leave without apology?
Is it right to leave me like this?
What did I do to deserve?
Your words, flowing intoxications
Lifted me higher than we can see
And now I can't let go so easily
I'm walking reaching, so blind
Why can this pain feel me only?
The hill, show me, see over it
Just get on, get it over with
I want you here with me (Oh I really want you near me)
But oh how so tired you are
You are of my words
Take time, take all you want
I don't care just don't take yourself from me
I'm not here to complain, I did life all right
But there's more to life than me
There's more to life than you
There's so much more to life than us
Oh God, there's more to life than her
The plot of a lifetime - this is a conspiracy!
Your secret plan for me - more than I can imagine
And how I've not seen it - goodness & glory
Held in waiting for those with faith
Enough to see over this hill of Present
Take my time and I'll be all right
So show me (Show me how to live)
Show me the grand valley of glory You've made
Let me: look at You, You beautifully
And see past these writings of misery
I might love you but now I'll wait for you
I'll wait for you forever.
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Wednesday, October 18, 2006
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3:16 PM - My world
Current mood: burdened
Category: Writing and Poetry
Why are so many things fake in my world? People caught up in there own
hype, chasing sex like the wind, thinking that's where they'll find
meaning or fulfillment. but's it's SO fake. It's like the matrix come
true, but in some horrible twisted mannerism that makes me sick! Like
people chasing the end of an evil rainbow that will always elude them,
my world promotes a person's sex appeal like it's a commodity for sale.
This fits though, because we will always have a master. But whether
it's sex, other's opinions, or God - only we can define.
But what a sickness! A person is judged now by their level of sexual
appeal. Those who have it are exalted, yet destroyed and perverted in
the process. Those who don't have it are simply worthless.
We
live like nothing more than animals who can't tell the difference
between the sacred and the vile. What a vain and purposeless and empty
life! How viscious is this life we live that tears us apart!? We will
be ruined.
Who thought this crazy system up? How - and when - did we buy into it? Does this world have the slightest idea of what they're doing?
And the fakeness culminates - it pressures everyone into itself and forces them to buy
into it, like a demonic black hole. Even those who know what lies
behind the scenes - who have seen what's behind the lies. It pressures
them into the rabid cycle of endless lust and perversion that pollutes
their souls for eternity. And I am no exception.
Why God!?!?
Why am I susceptable to this horrible life that they sell? Why do the
things they sell catch my eye?! I hate myself for every thing they
force into me, this should not be! But it is and I know
it's not your fault, I'm not blaming you... I just can't answer the
questions they ask and I can't answer the questions I ask... so I come
to You. 'Cuz God... You've always been there for me. When thigns go
wrong - when I can't explain my situation or don't have the strength to
- You're THERE for me. God You're THERE for me! You are WITH me! And
I've never known what that means until now.
Oh how I want
things to change! This world isn't mine after all, I'm not a part of it
and I will not associate myself with them any longer! Because I don't belong.
Show me this new world God, and what living in it looks like. I want
new life. I hunger for eternity - I want it SO bad! Take me away from
this place, I am not a part of it.
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