Last week during my time at the Laundromat, where I have partnered with six people who are currently
experiencing homelessness to proclaim the Gospel about Jesus Christ, we were
discussing the Psalms. We looked at the varied
ways that the psalmist approached god (with thanksgiving, lament and praise). I
encouraged them to try their hand at writing their own psalm, there on the
spot. They all did and it was beautiful. It was personal. It was heart felt.
We met again yesterday and Randy composed a psalm for our
time together. He worried out loud that it may not be the right structure but
here it was anyway. So I had him read it to us. Here is Randy’s Psalm
“O, Lord, Almighty Heavenly Father,
I humbly come before your Holy presence in troubled spirit
With the city’s well-being upon my heart.
I see those not in touch with you
And others following a self-seeking path of future woes.
Though many are faithful and obedient to you,
I wonder of the destiny of this place.
Has it’s beacon been dimmed?
Has it’s radiance
waned and been unseen
By those in need and thirsty for you?
Are we far from shore,
rudderless to currents 0f temptation and unbelief?
Are we, your bride, without spot
or wrinkle in your eyes Lord?
This community may be at water’s edge,
But your living water alone can nourish
and satisfy it like no other.
I will stand fast in your armor
For this city’s future, praying that
You not cast us away.
Make us ready for your return-
Full of love for You and eagerly
Awaiting Your presence and life with you.
I will joyously sing Your majestic name
with all my being for your faithfulness
and steadfastness to your
promises.
I eternally grateful for the grace,
Mercy and unfailing love You show
All who dwell here.
This City’s future purposes, it’s very
Lifeblood is in your all-powerful hands.
I am confident that thy will shall
Assuredly come to pass.
For the destiny of this community,
And for being the God that you are,
I ascribe to you, my Lord, all glory
And honor and praise forever.”
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