Authentic Compassion

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Is it plagiarism?


Or is it Memorex? well since my memory is mostly an EX -- the Paraphrase Psalms 139 came from someplace on the internet - most likely someone else's blog - sorry if I'm not giving credit where it is due! I've printed this off for myself with my name inserted in the blank spaces-----apparently I must be reminded God knows what is going on - and even better how it will all turn out. Our move continues - we've slept in new place since November 21st. Still getting carloads of "stuff" moved - y'all really and truly - sort through and give away or throwaway or burn or whatever half your stuff - you don't know how much of it you have until you are forced to deal with it ALL!

With that loving warning - yes it is Christmas season even in my often Grinchish mood --- we hope/expect/plan to hear from Transplant Schedule Coordinator (all people associated with big research hospital/clinic apparently are either doctors or coordinators - FYI). At that point - we'll have some idea of the testing and examination schedule DH faces. Still no idea how/if we'll do the whole transplant experience but we are assured/stand firm on and know doggoned well- God Knows and we are living in that truth! Much love and Christmas Carols (in case you are taking a poll - I cannot abide Drummer Boy song and love Carol of the Bells or almost anything with bells and midnight clears or angels sing) and not too much shopping but TONS of being with people you love - time is short - shorter than anyone seems willing to admit. I'm praying for many of you - please remember those who have had a death/huge loss in their family this year - there is NO WAY I don't care how holy and righteous you think you are - NO WAY we can "get over it" - we get through loss - we get through pain by the Grace of God but all the perky sayings in all the perky sunshiney blogs in the world cannot ease the pain. A nice plate of cookies, a hug, a shared session of tears, those are ways to tell someone they are not alone in this world.

Random enough for y'all? I'm outta here - more moving to do and some carols to enjoy. To the wonderful person who put up this version of Psalm 139 before me - thank you and forgive my plagiarism - but we both need the same assurance. It is good on Buhlaland because ---He Loves ME still - Amen.

I, the Lord, have searched you, _____________ and know you. I know when you sit and when you rise. I know your thoughts before you even think them, _______________ I know when you go out, when you sleep and are totally familiar with all your ways! Before you speak, _________________, I the Lord know what you’re going to say. I am with you, completely and I go before and come after, keeping you, always, in My love; I hold you in My righteous right hand. I, the Lord, know all there is to know about you, yet I love you . . .still.

_______________, you cannot hide from My Spirit nor can you run from My presence. It is simply not possible. Should you go to the heavens, I, the Lord, am there. Or, if you go to the depths of the sea or depression or any other depths, I, the Lord, am also there____________, I was there before you, waiting. If you rise at dawn or settle on the far side of the sea, I, the Lord, am there and will yet guide you. I, the Lord, hold you, ____________ in my righteous right hand; you may say, the darkness will hide me and the light is the same as the dark but just because you say it, doesn’t make it true. I, the Lord, consider dark as light and because I am Light, there is no darkness to Me.

______________, I the Lord created you and, before you were in your Mother’s womb. I knew all about you. You were not hidden from me, not then and not now. All your days have been ordained by me and I, the Lord, know you are My beloved creation. If you learn nothing else as you live this wonderful life I have given you . . . know these things: I am the Lord God Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth and I love you, _______________ so much I sent My Son to die in your place. Why? Because I want you to return to Heaven and live with me through Eternity.

_____________, I know My thoughts are vast and you cannot truly comprehend them but choose to love Me; I will always take care of you. I, the Lord, care for you because I created you and I love you. I know your heart and all your anxious thoughts; I love you, still, ___________ love me.

I, the Lord, can be trusted with your heart.

10 comments:

Thistle Cove Farm said...

Hi Linda - yep, that was something I "made up" but Alistair Begg gave me the idea. Someone else told me they'd seen it a few years ago but it had to have been something similar. This is my own version; from God's mouth to my heart and now to yours.
God bless you and Skip; you're tucked into prayer.
Sandra at Thistle Cove Farm

Vickie said...

Linda Sue - thanks for sharing this from Sandra. I'm glad you plagerized it. I think I need to fill out my name in there, print it out and put it on my fridge or mirror and read it every day.

Life is short - even for those of us who are healthy. We could all of us be called home at any time, and we need to live each day with that thought in mind. I'm keeping you and Skip in my foremost thought and prayers. May the Lord bless you both with peace and comfort...

LindaSue said...

Thank you so much Sandra (and Alistair Begg is a favorite of mine!) and Vickie - yes I want people to remember time is short - not to feel sorry for us or panicky - just to take time to really breathe it in - this is your ONE only life - it is a gift.

KathyB. said...

Thank-you LindaSue.The stuff and fluff of life can be pleasant, but they can also be dictators taking over and filling our lives to such extent we have no room or time for the people who matter, for thinking about and praying to the God who created us for Him. You are so right to remind us of this, and also , the "tons of being with people you love- time is short-" Amen Sister, Amen!

Eggs In My Pocket said...

Thanks for sharing! Wonderful, even if you might have plagerized it. I love the wreath on your door! blessings, Kathleen

Mary Humphrey said...

Thank you, Linda Sue. The gift of love, and knowing that God is there, is a blessing.

We are still moving too. Funds and time got short.

So, we are taking a deep breath and toting items back and forth as we can.

I hope you do enjoy your new home. As is mine, it may yet be partially filled, but it is filled with love and goodness.

Paula said...

Thank you for sharing this Linda Sue~ I've never thought about it in this way until I put my name in the blanks...
Hope you and Skip are having a wonderful Christmas season... ((hugs))

Lanny said...

Not random at all, having too much stuff to move and telling people to just spend time with one another meshes very well together.

I suppose I should know that if I have to write, "have I written too much?" at the end of my comment, I have. So I deleted it. Maybe it will turn into a post, maybe I'll just save it. Suffice it to say, that after thirty years I still haven't "gotten over it" nor do I understand "it" outside of some ridiculous intellectual or even spiritual gymnastics for my brain and heart to jump through.

EBet said...

That is such a beautiful Psalm! thank you for sharing.

Eggs In My Pocket said...

Just wanted to stop by and wish you a Merry Christmas! blessings, Kathleen