July 8, 2026
I don’t know about you but reading the Bible is a constant adventure for me. It has such depth. I sometimes feel as if I’m reading it for the first time even though it’s been my key point of reference for decades. It is history, poetry, prophecy, and “good news” all in a compilation by various writers over centuries. It has inspired countless billions of readers and continues to be the all time best seller. It is the word of God. As such it transcends mere literature and speaks to both mind and heart. It truly is “a lamp unto my feet and a light into my path”.
My morality is rooted in it. My values too. Because of its timeless message I find myself living and choosing under authority with a profound sense of accountability. I’m “not my own, I’m bought with a price”.
There are, of course, several passages of scripture that have melded into my soul. One of them is Psalm 34 :
“I will bless the Lord at all times, his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall find her boast in the Lord. The humble shall hear thereof and be glad. O magnify the Lord with me and let us exalt his name together. I sought the Lord and he heard me and delivered me from all my fears. The angel of the Lord encamps about those who fear him and delivers them. O taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who trusts in him…”
I quote this psalm every morning in my prayer time. It never loses its impact. Indeed it sets me up for the day. It has a way of giving perspective. I love it and do my best to live it.
