Virtual Methodist

I've probably published more versions of this Psalm than any other (I actually posted another version back in July )... I suppose because it speaks so powerfully to the human condition, struggling with the here and now, and holding on to the hope of what is yet to come. Maybe one day I will take a long hard look at it and produce a definitive version... But the first time I posted one, back in 2010 , it was with Advent looming... This time I'm posting this responsive version because we used it on Sunday. Again those with LOCD (see yesterday for an explanation) will be twitching at this point but hey ho... The Lord is my light and my salvation whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life of whom shall I be afraid? When evil is on the upsurge and the wicked seem to hold the winning hand I know that they will not have the last word. Though the armies of hell seem to be attacking me, my heart will not fear; Though world war three break out agains...

I first posted a version of this back in November 2010 , when I was in a deep dark place. Thankfully I am in a much better place today. But part of that is because the God of whom this Psalm speaks is the same on dark and difficult days as well as the bright sun-shiny ones. This coming Sunday we will be using a shorter responsive version of this Psalm, but I thought this version was worth posting today... The LORD is my light and my salvation: What have I got to fear? The LORD is the fortress for my life: Of whom shall I be afraid? When wicked men and women bear down on me like beasts longing to eat me alive, they fall flat on their faces; My enemies stumble and tumble. Though I am besieged on all sides, My heart will not falter or fear. Though world war three breaks out around me, even then will I be cool, calm and collected. One thing I ask from the LORD, this is what I’m looking for: that I may live in the presence of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the glo...