Sincerely, Elisabeth

Psalm 23. Old faithful. The one that even the non-Christian can probably recite. It's short. It's concise. It is FULL of promise. This morning, I took some time to re-read Psalm 23 for probably the 500th time. Before, dear reader, I elicit the idea that I am a faithful Bible student/quiet time attendee, let me say that this morning's quiet time was my first in about two weeks. An issue in itself, but also the truth. Anyway, I sat down to read Psalm 23. I turned to this Psalm because, as I said in the intro, it is old faithful. I know it by heart, but reading the words from a page is so much more meaningful to me [think holding a book vs. reading one on your electronic device]. I realized as I read, that this short, six verse passage is full of hope! And not only hope but specific. . . gifts . . . if you will. Here's what I mean. The Psalmist lists out what he receives or experiences as he walks with his Shepherd. Below is the passage written out with each received i...