Psalm 84 Revisited

Psalm 84 Revisited


How awesome is Your mansion,
Oh, Lord of infinite power.
I’m beside myself with longing
To simply get to the entryway of Your courtyard!
With outstretched arms and head lifted high,
I shout and cry and my praise to You.
Even the smallest bird finds shelter,
And she nests and takes care of her young
at the place you dwell, Your very altar,
Oh God of Might, Very God of Very God!
What an absolute thrill to think of actually living in Your house,
Basking in Your presence.

To think of how You make us strong, is joy unspeakable,
We can now make our pilgrimage to Your holy city in confidence.
When we pilgrims walk though difficult times,
Whoa! These very trials will seem like a sparkling spring of water.
The latter rains will cover us with blessings,
And we will never cease growing in strength,
Each of us will seeing You in Jerusalem.
O Lord of Might, hear me.
Yes, listen O God of our fathers.

Lord, please bless the king who is our protector!
Manifest yourself to the one whose beard drips with the oil of anointing.
It’s true, just one day in Your presence
Is better than life itself, anywhere on earth!
For me, to be your gatekeeper would be everything
And more I couldn’t ask, for I would never want to be anywhere else.
For You, Lord, are our Brightest Star, and great protector.
You give us unmerited favor and unaccountable favor.
You embarrass us with Your generosity
Towards those who do the right thing.
Oh Yahweh of great might,
What wonders are ours who depend on You for everything we need.