Psalm 23

At the writers conference that I attended last week, I learned that to become a writer, I need to write.  Duh! I know.  But the instructor of that seminar recommended writing a million words.  A MILLION WORDS?! !!!  Then I'll  be a writer?  Yikes!  But what should I write about?   One of the suggestions was writing translations - putting your own voice and words to a favorite passage.  The one we used in our seminar was Psalm 23.  Here's my verson:

PSALM 23

CRV (Canadian Rej Version)

 

God, you are my keeper.  Because of your goodness, I have everything. 

You give me rest and peace, a quiet nap on a sunny couch in the middle of a busy day.

You are my GPS in life.  You lead me through customs, through borders, into strange lands. And I’m not scared.

Because you are with me.

You are my best friend. You hold my passport and my Starbucks.  They give me strength and energy.

You take me into the tasting room of a restaurant that I never thought I’d be able to afford.

My palate is tingling.  My pants are unbuttoned.

Your generosity and love are with me, everywhere and always.
And I will rest in your arms forever.