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October 13, 2008

Psalm 32: A David Psalm to help ward off despondency

The biblical accounts identify King Solomon as the son of King David
That is the same lineage Jesus was born into

everyone who is bonded to the mind can understand the need to let go of the hold that misery may want to use to plague one's sanity...this is what David left for us who are wondering what God will do if he finds out the truth about us-
the truth that God already knows!

"Count yourself blessed, how happy you must be- you get a fresh start,
your slate's wiped clean.

Count yourself auspicious
God holds nothing against you
and you're holding nothing back from him

When I kept it all inside,
my bones turned to powder,
my words became daylong groans

The pressure never let up;
all the juices of my life dried up

Then I let it all out;
I said, "I'll make a clean breast of my failures to God."
Suddenly the pressure was gone
my guilt dissolved,
my sin disappeared

These things add up. Every one of us needs to pray;
when all hell breaks loose and the dam bursts
we'll be on high ground, untouched

God's my island hideaway,
keeps danger far from the shore,
throws garlands of hosannas around my neck

Let me give you some good advice;
I'm looking you in the eye
and giving it to you straight:

"Don't be ornery like a horse or mule
that needs bit and bridle
to stay on track."

God-defiers are always in trouble;
God-affirmers find themselves loved
every time they turn around

Celebrate God
Sing together—everyone!
All you honest hearts, raise the roof!"


in modern context:

Follow your heart... rock the boat; make waves; dare to take out the rose coloured glasses;

You are child of the Universe

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