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Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Psalm 23 is probably one of the most familiar scripture to any bible-reading person. Here is what it may be like if it was written by a person who loved TV rather than God (taken from Running on Empty):

The TV is my shepherd. My spiritual growth shall want. It maketh me to sit down and do nothing for His name's sake because it requireth all my spare time. It keepeth me from doing my duty as a Chrisitan because it presententh so many good shows that I must see.

It restoreth my knowledge of the things of the world and keepeth me from the study of God's word. It leadeth me in the paths of failing to attend the evening church services and doing nothing for the kingdom of God. Yet, though I shall live to be a hundred, I shall keep viewing my TV as long as it will work, for it is my closest friend. Its sounds and its picture they comfort me.

It presenteth entertainment before me and keepeth me from doing important things with my family. It fills my head with ideas which differ from in the Word of God.

Surely no good thing will come of my life because of so many wasted hours, and I shall dwell in my remorse and regrets forever.

You may think I am exaggerating. However, I know myself, and just as I wrote previously, I surely wish not that this psalm becomes my lifesong. Rather, my prayer is that it will be more like this ( the real mc coy):

1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4Yea, 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.
5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Lydea blogged at 2:56 AM

May your light shine...
in the darkness...