Lent@Landmark: Day 9

The Psalms are a window into the hearts of their writers, including David, of whom it was said was “a man after Gods own heart.” (1Samuel 13:14) Perhaps that’s why they are so stirring to read—they are from a place of unparalleled depth that resonates with us all. One in particular by David seems to transcend them all:

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 right paths for his name's sake.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I 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 my whole life long.

In a season of sacrifice and honest assessment of our character, it is refreshing to be reminded that the One who refines us does so because of great love, and great desire for us to be at peace!