Looking Into the Psalms

Hi, Everyone!

So, per the directive and instructions of my Biblical Studies instructor, I have been working on writing about a particular number in the book of Psalms. The only caveat is that I cannot use Psalm 23; according to my instructor, everybody and their mama recites that particular psalm so much that the whole world knows it by heart. Well, last night, I was led to read Psalm 125. The first verse says: “They that trust in The Lord shall be as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abideth forever.”

Now, as I meditated on that very first verse alone, I had to ask the proverbial question: “What does it mean to trust in The Lord?” In asking that question, a good example was brought to my attention: Here I am, a bright-eyed native Los Angeleno who is currently—and temporarily—residing in Holly Springs, Mississippi. With the exception of an extended family in Memphis and Nashville, I do not know anyone out here within close proximity of me. Well, I was then taken back to my very first night here at Rust—just last year, if you will. I was in my dorm room all by myself, crying something serious. I may have mentioned once or twice that I was some kinda homesick, but as heartbroken as I was, the only thing I could do was drop to my knees and start praying. I didn’t really say much in my prayer, either; all I said was: “Lord, I’m scared.”

And of course, the next morning, I woke up to a brand-new day, although my eyes were some kinda swollen from crying. Nevertheless, that one simple prayer to God produced big results. Not only did God help me through my first year away from home, but He also blessed me with a brand-new family within close range—the Hudspeths.

By the way: I did in fact use this example in my paper. I also went the distance and provided other Bible verses to coincide with Psalm 125. For instance, Proverbs 3:5 reminds us to fully trust in The Lord and not our own understanding… oh, yeah—I reads my Bible, y’all! I may not go to church every Sunday while I’m out here in the Bible Belt (yeah, I admit it), but I do know that I do reads my Bible, Baby! Hahahaha!

Oh, well—it’s time to close this blog and get ready for my 6pm class. I’ll holla at y’all tomorrow.

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha