I saw in a gift shop
Sara Lewis wrote a sea captain 's
version of the 23rd Psalm.
I read it in Joni Eareckson 's devotional
and want to share it here.
How different from
The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner
A Sea Captain 's 23rd Psalm
The Lord is my captain; I shall not be in want.He makes me anchor in calm harbors,
He leads me beside quiet waters; He restores my soul.
He guides me on a course of righteousness for his name's sake.
Even though I sail through the troughs of the storms of death,
I will fear no evil, for you are with me;
Your sun and moon they comfort me.
You provide food from the sea in the presence of sharks and barracuda.
You rinse me with sparkling rain; my tank overflows.
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,
and I will sail in the ship of the Lord forever.
Do you ever feel far from God's love? Or that life is swamping your deck? Know
that God's love is deeper than any weights you may have aboard.
Thank You, Lord, that even when the wind has left my sails limp, I can count on
your love to bring a fresh breeze.
15 Fertilize my soul:
Dear Amrita,
Great. I can easily relate to these metaphors from the far side of the sea.
Have a blessed Lord's day you and your Mama.
From felisol
Yes, Jesus is my safety in the time of the storm. I still remember how many times He helped me in real troubles... He is wonderful.
Very true Felisol, your dwelling beside the sea heightens the apreciation of these lines.
I live very far from the sea but the storms of life batter my soul too and when the waves seem dangerous I cry out to the Captain.
Student visitors will lead our church service this morning and a friend is dropping by for a bath and breakfast.
Sear Zim I know you can testify to that
I will remember this when I look out at New York harbor. Prayers and good wishes!
nice post....Hope you're having a good weekend.
I find it odd that others will trifle around with another version of Psalm 23 which is my favorite prayer. Words of God were written through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and nothing can match the power and splendor of those classical words. Thanks for the post. God bless you always.
i enjoyed this, thank you
Dear Buttercup, that is a beautiful idea
Hi Sarah, yes I had a nice weekend.
Good church service and a friend droped by for a short time as she was in town for an appointment. She had a shower and breakfast - ziped off for her work then in the evening she droped by for a bite to eat and cuppa before catching her train
Dear Mel, thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Here the writer is just personalizing the Psalm into her own life. No one can substitute the Word of God for anything else.
I thought you 'd like it as you are a sailor and build boats.
Hi Amrita,
Years ago, when my eyes worked better, I constructed many sailing ship models. In fact, one of the proudest accomplishment of my life is that I once made such a ship inside a bottle.
I really enjoyed your photos and poem.
John
John I remember you posted a photo of your ship
Psalm 107 has a fine passage for sailors: "They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters,These see the works of Jehovah, and his wonders in the deep. For he speaketh, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof: They mount up to the heavens, they go down to the depths; their soul is melted because of trouble;They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and they are at their wits' end:Then they cry unto Jehovah in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses;He maketh the storm a calm, and the waves thereof are still:And they rejoice because they are quiet; and he bringeth them unto their desired haven. Let them give thanks unto Jehovah for his loving-kindness, and for his wondrous works to the children of men; Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the session of the elders."
And we can use it for ourselves too!
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