Psalm 23 - Soul Musings

Ah, the protector of my soul is God Almighty. It is impossible that my needs will not be met.
When I am weary, tired and hungry; he guides me to the perfect place for rest and nourishment.
When my inner man is parched and fainting, he brings me to the calming river of life where I can drink deeply without fear.
God Almighty has taken responsibility for encouraging my soul. He understands the pitfalls of sin and leads me down the path of his righteous ways to protect me. After all, he has coupled the fame of his name with the salvation of my soul.
Look, even when it seems he is against me because death is near or I wish to die to escape the dark valleys of human experience; I cannot, must not fear that evil is destroying me. I must remember the relationship between his name and my soul; he is with me. My ear has become open to the benefits of his correction. Lord, I will speak to you now rather than just about you. I see your love and support for me as you restrict my inclinations to wander into unrighteousness.
Even though I am surrounded by enemies to my soul, you have brought understanding to my heart so they they do not influence me; I see your secure care and provision for me.
You have not only provided for me, you have blessed me beyond the ability to measure.
You have adopted me and opened your storehouse of blessings to me; my emotions burst with joy when I consider your attentiveness and commitment to me.
I have become fully persuaded that your covenant keeping love has sought me out and will continue to pursue me down every road and pathway of life. When I consider your thoughts toward me, I am left to conclude all my musings with this simple truth; I will spend eternity with you.

Spreading God's Love

Judy and I have been feeling to get more involved with our family in spreading God's love to those in our community. Sis. Jennifer Nargang posted on Facebook a Relay For Life function on April 24. I am looking at this a s a signal from the Lord that his dealing in our hearts is real and that he may be working with others as well. I am beginning to put together a list of charities in our area using the website www.charity-charities.org with a filter set on Communities - Kankakee. However, I am aware that there may be others that know of small, Christian based, non-profit organizations that we could support as led by God. (prefer to support with time vs. money right now and also prefer whole family participation personnaly) If any of you are aware of these types of organizations or wish to help research what is out there, go ahead and send me an email with your thoughts. (wilkinsonac@comcast.net)
NOTE: This is not an official activity of our church as directed by the Pastor/Elders/Trustees. This is just something personal that we have been feeling. I don't know where it will lead and neither do I have any preplanned agenda at this point. If you feel led, pray about this and do as the Lord directs you. Also, if you have words of wisdom, insight, caution or direction, please feel free to relay them.

Anthony Wilkinson