A Psalm of Praise

A few weekends ago, I snuck away on a spiritual mini-retreat. Mepkin Abbey is a trappist monastery on the Mepkin Plantation. The grounds feature lovely gardens, which sit along the Cooper River, just north of Charleston. I have retreated there for several day trips and am never disappointed!

I had read in Discipleship Journal about reading through Ps. 136 and then creating your own "verses". Here are mine:

To Him who made green grasses and trees,
His steadfast love endures forever!

To Him who knew I needed a day of rest and restoration,
His steadfast love endures forever!

To Him who kept me from going to Germany,
His steadfast love endures forever!

It is He that knows what is best for me and the plans He has for me.
His steadfast love endures forever!

To Him who convicts us of our sin, and disciplines His children,
His steadfast love endures forever!

To Him that is my source of life and source of true joy,
His steadfast love endures forever!

Lover of my soul, to You alone belongs all the glory and praise! Thank You that Your love does endure forever! Bless the Lord, oh my soul! Bless the Lord!