A Reflection On Psalm 98

March 17, 2016 by Chris Gribble

A new way has has emerged for me,
I have stopped living thoughtlessly,
Captive to hate no longer,
I am free to give and receive love,
Hate sought to destroy my life,
Now my life testifies to Love’s words,
That daily remind me of God’s presence.

Everywhere I look I can see God,
Creation shouts out God’s words,
It’s daily rhythm of waking and sleeping,
Reminders of God’s heart beat,
The source of my life evident to all,
Praise is the right response,
Hate seeks to bring down all that is good,
But, hate’s reward is coming soon,
When Love and hate face off,
Justice will be made clear to all.

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In the Psalms I have discovered firsthand some of the rawness and pain experienced by the Psalmist. This ebook is the first 40 Psalms that I have put in my own words. They are a reflection of what was written by the original writer and then brought to our world today. They reflect many of the themes that are common to discouraged, depressed, anxious, fearful people. At times some or all of these things have been true for me. I have used some of these experience and cried out with the Psalmist in my writing.

One definition of found poetry is, “it’s the literary version of a collage”. In finding these Psalms I have gathered together my emotions, feelings and pain and sought to “find” my understanding of what David was saying. It’s the worst possible translation methodology but it’s been a great personal re-discovery of God.

The 40 day journey is a chance to take some time out and listen to God’s voice. God’s praise will last for eternity, we have the great privilege to begin that praise now.

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