The 23rd Psalm must be cold comfort for those who believe God is not working out His plan in their lives.
[[A Psalm of ? ]] The LORD wants to be my shepherd; I shall try my best. He suggests that I lie down in green pastures: he encourages me to walk beside the still waters. He advises me on self-help restoration of my soul: he recommends that I walk in the paths of righteousness for my sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I might fear some evil since I am basically on my own exercising my free will that You will not override; thy rod and thy staff are cold comfort to me since I am on my own. A table has been set by me in the presence of mine enemies but You will help me if I help myself: thou anointest my head with oil if I am good; my cup will run over ultimately if I make it.
Surely, I hope-fingers crossed, goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and there is a fifty-fifty chance I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever; that's if i don't make a mistake at the last minute.
there is a fifty-fifty chance I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever
ROTFLOL!!!
Who knew Christ was such a gambler?
And just who, exactly, would read the 23rd Psalm in such a fashion?....