Psalm

For a class assignment, we had to write our own Psalms. This is what I came up with.

 

Psalm 1

Praise to God in His Humility and Lordship

 

My soul will praise the King forever,

because Your love is sweeter than

all the treasures of the earth.

 

You emptied Yourself of all glory and power of Your divinity

and have obtained a name above every other name:

King Jesus,

Lord of lords,

and the Lover of my soul.

 

You willingly initiated obedience,

setting the Father as your Head.

You humbled Yourself,

never intending to return to glory on the basis of Your divine attributes,

but desiring to be exalted as a man.

King Jesus, fairer than any other lover.

 

You were extolled as God on the ground of Your humanity,

not refilling Yourself by way of Your own hand;

It was Your Father who brought this Man back into glory,

and now You are named Lord,

the Rewarded of the Father.

 

King Jesus,

You have appointed me for intimacy;

You gently lead me through humble servanthood.

 

Your gentleness has made me clean,

and because your love is better than life,

my lips will glorify You forever.

A Rather Weighty Pre-Election Post

Tomorrow is one of the most important elections in the history of the United States. As a fellow Christian, these are some heavy thoughts.

1) We are in a war. America is heading in the wrong direction, and voting is a practical way to see the nation turn back. Further evil can be prevented if we put on the brakes and take a Christian stand NOW.

2) Choosing not to vote is a slap in the face to those who shed their blood for our right to do so and also to the Lord, who is the ultimate Source of freedom. As a citizen of the United States and as a Christian, you have a responsibility to fulfill.

3) Complaining about the political talk and saying that it should stop is also disrespectful to those who fought and/or died for our freedom.

4) As a Christian, you are under obligation to vote your values. This means voting for candidates who support Biblical principles. To do otherwise is moral schizophrenia.

5) No candidate is perfect. To refrain from voting because s/he does not meet your every requirement is irresponsible. Choose the one who aligns with heart of God more than the other. Refer to thought 1.

6) Your vote is your voice. No vote = no voice for the next four years.

In conclusion, get out and VOTE!