Putting my own twist on Psalm 23's List
If the LORD is my Lamb
I'll shepherd Him back
To a world that has lost Him from their sight
as we've often sunbathed and sailed without giving Him a thought
He streams Mercy into our souls
taking away the sins of the world
for He's the Lamb of God
I walk with Him through the valley of the shadow of death
journeying with His Way of the Cross, same difference
His Cross comforts me because He takes our place to redeem us
He instituted the Last Supper table for all generations
hidden in a world that finds His "Real Presence" hard to accept
another healing Presence is felt through anointing our heads with oil
even little St. Therese knew any sized cup will overflow abundantly, like a soul
God is so good and merciful and His Divine rays chase me
I witness to His Light, penetrating my heart on my darkest days
even though I was never accepted into convent residency
I seek a lifelong good standing with the Church, united to Him beyond the end
[Modern Version Psalms 23 Poetry Contest by Miranda Hawley]
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