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unexpected goodness

January 7, 2015January 6, 2015 judikruis

A grand surprise for me was a long distance friend who blessed me with several of The Passion Translation books of the Bible. I’ve gone into hibernation with them!

The words are like adding honey to what is already so very sweet.
Taste and see…

Psalm 34
GOD’S GOODNESS
A song by King David composed after his escape from the king when he pretended to be insane

Lord! I’m bursting with joy over what you’ve done for me!
My lips are full of perpetual praise.
I’m boasting of you and all your works,
So let all who are discouraged take heart.
Join me everyone! Let’s praise the Lord together.
Let’s make him famous!
Let’s make his name glorious to all.
So listen to my testimony: I cried to God in my distress
And he answered me! He freed me from all my fears!
Gaze upon him, join your life with his, and joy will come.
Your faces will glisten with glory.
You’ll never wear that shame-face again.
When I had nothing – desperate and defeated,
I cried out to the Lord and he heard me,
Bringing his miracle-deliverance when I needed it most.
The angels stooped down to listen as I prayed,
Encircling me, empowering me, and showing me how to escape.
They will do this for everyone who fears God.
Drink deeply of the pleasures of this God.
Experience for yourself the joyous mercies he gives
To all who turn to hide themselves in him.
Worship in awe and wonder, all you who’ve been made holy!
For all who fear him will feast with plenty.
Even the strong and the wealthy grow weak and hungry,
But those who passionately pursue the Lord
Will never lack any good thing.
verses 1-10

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11 thoughts on “unexpected goodness”

Debby says:

January 7, 2015 at 7:16 am

Thanks Judi. I’ve not heard of this translation. I enjoy the freshness other versions bring.

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1. judikruis says:
  
  January 7, 2015 at 5:56 pm
  
  I received the Proverbs the year before but the Psalms are amazing! I’ve been listening to YouVersion NIV audio on iphone a lot too.
  
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enitsirk24 says:

January 7, 2015 at 8:17 am

I love the updated language and can see why you began to hibernate. Thank you for sharing.

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1. judikruis says:
  
  January 7, 2015 at 5:59 pm
  
  I knew about it and heard some passages but “reading” more – it’s heavenly manna!
  
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LightWriters says:

January 7, 2015 at 11:37 am

I didn’t know about this and will seek out a copy…thank you! Happy new year and God bless!

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1. judikruis says:
  
  January 7, 2015 at 6:04 pm
  
  With your poets heart, you will truly enjoy! Blessings to your New Year!
  
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Cheryl McGrath says:

January 7, 2015 at 7:13 pm

Now that’s passion!

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1. judikruis says:
  
  January 7, 2015 at 7:55 pm
  
  How great the Fathers LOVE! bless you Cheryl
  
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Cindy Powell says:

January 7, 2015 at 9:02 pm

Oh my goodness – I LOVE The Passion Translation!! I have almost all the books that are currently translated and I’ve been devouring them. I especially love Song of Songs–but they are all amazing. I saw Brian Simmons at a conference not to long ago and he is currently translating Romans–can you just imagine? I can’t wait! Thanks for posting this 🙂

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1. judikruis says:
  
  January 8, 2015 at 9:11 am
  
  Song of Songs is very impacting in this version! Imagining that and MORE with you Cindy! Bless you
  
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wordprocessor says:

January 16, 2015 at 8:10 am

Oh, HALLELUJAH!!! Thank you, Jesus!!

“All who fear Him will feast with plenty” : ))

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