Thursday, March 13, 2008
除祢以外

We've now covered Book I and II and this psalm marks the start of Book III. Time really flies and soon I will be having my 3+ month vacation!

Many times I have wondered why those who do "bad" things get away unpunished and seem to lead better lives without much worries. Like the psalmist, I had "envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked (v3)." However, in v17, the psalmist began to understand why God allowed all these to happen by observing from the view point of eternity. Therefore, if you are discouraged and disheartened at this moment, hang on to God's promises. Persevere, for a breakthrough might be just around the corner.

Let us proclaim the following verses: "Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever (v25-26)." Indeed our physical self is weak but God is strong.

To end off, I will post the lyrics of a beautiful song based on verses 25 and 26 by Streams of Praise. If you are not doing so well in Chinese language in school, why not pick up some songs by Streams of Praise. Your Chinese grades may just improve and you can praise God in two languages!

除祢以外
赞美之泉


(Karaoke version. Please ignore the backdrop haha. Just listen to the song and look at the lyrics)

除祢以外, 在天上我还能有谁
除祢以外, 在地上我别无眷恋
除祢以外, 有谁能擦干我眼泪
除祢以外, 有谁能带给我安慰

虽然我的肉体和我的心肠
渐渐地衰退
但是神是我心里的力量
是我的福份直到永远


恩荣