#restoreth

[demuresdoe]

⁰² tag drop: VERSES

main

bikers ; leather & lace

cult ; them that follow

neo-western ; dirt cheap

western ; land of milk & honey

far cry v ; restoreth my soul

stranger things ; home sweet home

the walking dead ; we carry on

true detective ; ptolomaea

twilight ; let's get lost

[calandrinon]

The Lord is my chippie, I shall get a competitive quote

Ceiling Man's job is almost complete. He's just gotta put that weird plaster tape on and do a few odds and ends and it will be done. Thank you for your service Ceiling Man. o7

[jesuschristisgod]

23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

[saintmelangell]

hi!! can u talk more about jesus as an ontological woman! i'm so interested in this and i can't find anything online

julian of norwich views the second person in the trinity as mother (as a he/him mother!): in our Mother Christ we profit and increase, and in Mercy He reformeth us and restoreth, transforming christ's death on the cross into the pangs of a woman in labour through which humankind is reborn into eternal life, into proximity with god: through belief in the death and resurrection of christ the believer slides out of the mother-wounds of christ and into the waiting arms of the shekinah, who covers mary at her impregnation. and it is women who are present at his crucifixion, as woman surround and aid a mother in labour. medieval iconography sometimes portrayed christ as a mother pelican, a bird which pricks her own breast to feed her young on her own blood. medieval physicians theorizined that mother's blood was "transubstantiated" into milk. thus to consume the blood of the sacrament is also to imbibe the mother's milk of christ. medieval thinkers conflated (and this is antisemitic at its core) circumcision with castration and emasculation. jesus' apperance is memorialized through sexualized organs only: the only description we have of his body is that he is circumcised. (consider how women are frequently reduced, in the collective memory of the patriarchy, to the sexualness of their attributes.) jesus' suffering on the cross makes him co-sufferer with all of creation: through the incarnation god may take, allegedly, the body of a man, but he also takes on the experiences of all humanity, forcing us to question: is a person their body or their experiences? bioethics would argue it is their experiences, therefore, christ is a black woman. the process of jesus' death is one of violation, specifically sexual violation: the opening of his mother-wound with the prick of a roman lance, his stripping and the division of his clothes (what happened to his צִיצִיּוֹת‎? did they take even this sacred tassel from him too?).

if the deprivation of jesus' jewish identity allows him to be rebuilt by oppressors in their own image, then what is to stop the oppressed from remaking him in theirs? stripping back all philosophy, this question is the central idea of liberation theology.

[g7art]

🕊️ The Lord is my Shepherd

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✝️ Psalm 23:1–3 ✝️

"..The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake."

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[boasamishipper]

wip wednesday

tagged by @lookforanewangle - thanks lyss! 🥰

i said i wasn't going to write a 9-1-1 fix it fic. here i am five hundred words later.

Dying is a blur. In his final moments, the lab is a whirl of dull color. He can no longer taste the blood in his mouth. His chest and stomach are dissolving from the inside, like pot roast once it becomes fall-apart tender, but the pain is too far away now to touch him. His lips move on instinct, muscle memory: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want—only he does want. He wants, so badly, to stay. If he could choose, he would stay with Athena, always and forever.  Athena is screaming his name. His heart screams hers. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters— Is this how Emmett felt leaving Athena? Is this how Marcy felt leaving him and the children? Is this how his father felt? Did he have time to think before he passed? He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake— Surely Athena will tell May and Harry that he hadn’t wanted to leave them. Surely his crew will understand the same. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me— Bobby doesn’t feel the promised comfort. He doesn’t feel anything at all. His head drops into his arms. The metal of the table is cool against his skin, a gentle balm for the sweat trickling from his hairline, mingling with the blood and snot dripping from his nose and the tears trailing hot lines down his cheeks. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies. He doesn’t know if he’s shaking, or if the world is shaking and he’s still. Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. “BOBBY! BOBBY, NO!” “Athena,” Bobby rasps. Even though his tongue is awash with blood and bile, her name escapes unscathed and pure. Her name is the only prayer he needs now; all he wants to carry with him into whatever awaits, whatever he has earned. Even hellfire is alright. He had heaven with her. “Athena, Athena, Athena…” His eyes slip shut. His last breath leaves him. Please, Bobby thinks, just before the end. Don’t take me from her too. - Dying is a blur. It doesn’t last.

no pressure tagging @onekisstotakewithme @bornforastorm @icemankazansky @bawnjourno @bicolumbo @apartmentsmoke and anyone who sees this and wants to do it

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

The Love Without Measure or End by Charles Spurgeon

LORD, we would come to Thee, but do Thou come to us. Draw us and we will run after Thee. Blessed Spirit, help our infirmities, for we know not what we should pray for as we ought. Come, Holy Spirit, and give right thoughts and right utterance that we may all be able to pray in the common prayer, the whole company feeling that for each one there is a portion. We are grateful as we remember that if the minister in the sanctuary should not be able to pray for any one of us there is One who bears the names of all His redeemed upon His breast and upon His shoulder, who will take care with the love of His heart and the power of His hand to maintain the cause of all His own.

Dear Savior, we put ourselves under Thy sacred patronage. Advocate with the Father, plead for us this day, yea, make intercession for the transgressors. We desire to praise the name of the Lord with our whole heart, so many of us as have tasted that the Lord is gracious. Truly Thou hast delivered us from the gulf of dark despair, wherein we wretched sinners lay. Thou hast brought us up also out of the horrible pit and out of the miry clay. Thou hast set our feet upon a rock and the new song which Thou hast put into our mouths we would not stifle, but we would bless the Lord whose mercy endureth forever.

We thank Thee, Lord, for the love without beginning which chose us or ever the earth was, for the love without measure which entered into covenant for our redemption, for the love without failure which in due time appeared in the person of Christ and wrought out our redemption, for that love which has never changed, though we have wandered, that love which abideth faithful even when we are unfaithful.

O God, we praise Thee for keeping us till this day and for the full assurance that Thou wilt never let us go. Some can say, “He restoreth my soul,” they had wandered, wandered sadly, but Thou hast brought them back again. Lord, keep us from wandering, then will we sing, “Unto Him that is able to keep us from stumbling and to present us faultless before His presence with exceeding joy.” Bless the Lord, our inmost soul blesses the Lord. Blessed be the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, the Triune. Blessed be the Lord forever office sustained by each divine person and for the divine blessing which has come streaming down to us through each one of those, condescending titles worn by the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.

We feel like singing all the time. We would take down our harp from the willows, if we had hung it there, and we would waken every string to the sweetest melody of praise unto the Lord our God. Yet, Lord, we cannot close with praise, for we are obliged to come before Thee with humble confession of sin. We are not worthy of the least of all these favors. We cannot say, “He is worthy for whom Thou shouldst do this thing,” nay, but we are altogether unworthy and Thy gifts are according to the riches of Thy grace, for which again we praise Thee.

Lord, forgive us all our sin. May Thy pardoned ones have a renewed sense of their acceptance in the Beloved. If any cloud has arisen to hide Thee from any believing eye, take that cloud away. If in our march through this world, so full of mire as it is, we have any spot on us, dear Savior, wash our feet with that blessed foot-bath and then say to us, “Ye are clean every whit.” May we know it so, that there is no condemnation, no separation, sin is removed as to its separating as well as its destroying power, and may we enter into full fellowship with God. May we walk in the light as God is in the light and have fellowship with Him, while the blood of Jesus Christ, His Son, cleanseth us from all sin. Let no child of Thine have any dead work upon his conscience and may our conscience be purged from dead works to serve the living and true God.

And oh! if there are any that after having made the profession of religion have gone astray by any form of sin, Lord, restore them. If they have fallen by strong drink, if they have fallen by unchastity, if they have fallen by dishonesty, if, in any way, they have stained their garments, oh! that Thy mighty grace might bring them back and put them yet among the children. But give them not up, set them not as Admah, make them not as Zeboim, but let Thy repentings be kindled and Thy bowels of compassion be moved for them, and let them also be moved, and may they return with weeping and with supplication and find Thee a God ready to pardon.

Furthermore, we ask of Thee, our Father, this day to perfect Thy work within our hearts. We are saved, but we would be saved from sin of every form and degree—from sins that lie within and we are scarcely aware that they are there. If we have any pride of which we are not conscious, any unbelief of which we are not aware, if there is a clinging to the creature, a form of idolatry which we have not yet perceived, we pray Thee, Lord, to search us as with candles till Thou dost spy out the evil and then put it away. We are not satisfied with pardoned sin, “We pray, create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” Help us in our daily life, in our families, in our relations as husbands or wives, parents or children, masters or servants, in our business transactions with our fellow men, in our dealings with the Church of God, may we be true, upright, pure, kept from the great transgression because we are kept from the minor.

Oh! that we may be such as glorify Christ. Save us, we pray Thee, from the common religion. Give us the peculiar grace of a peculiar people. May we abide in Christ. May we live near to God. Let not the frivolities of the world have any power over us whatever. May we be too full grown in grace to be bewitched with the toys which are only becoming in children. Oh! give us to serve Thee and especially, and this prayer we have already prayed but we pray it again, make us useful in the salvation of our fellow man. O Lord, have we lived so long in the world and yet are our children unconverted? May we never rest until they are truly saved. Have we been going up and down in business and are those round about us as yet unaware of our Christian character? Have we never spoken to them the Word of Life? Lord, arouse us to a deep concern for all with whom we come in contact from day to day. Make us all missionaries at home or in the street, or in our workshop, wherever Providence has cast our lot, may we there shine as lights in the world.

Lord, keep us right, true in doctrine, true in experience, true in life, true in word, true in deed. Let us have an intense agony of spirit concerning the many who are going down to the everlasting fire of which our Master spoke. Lord, save them! LORD, SAVE THEM! Stay, we pray Thee, the torrents of sin that run down the streets of London, purge the dead sea of sin, in which so many of the heathen are lying asoak. Oh! that the day were come when the name of Jesus shall be a household word, when everybody knew of His love, and of His death, and of His blood, and of its cleansing power. Lord, save men, gather out the company of the redeemed people. Let those whom the Father gave to Christ be brought out from among the ruins of the fall to be His joy and crown. “Let the people praise Thee, O God, yea, let all the people praise Thee.” Let the ends of the earth fear Him who died to save them. Let the whole earth be filled with the glory of God.

This is our great prayer and we crown it with this, Come, Lord Jesus, come Lord and tarry not. Come in the fulness of Thy power and the splendour of Thy glory! Come quickly, even so come quickly, Lord Jesus. Amen.

[aniah-who]

In case you may have not known… the Valley of the Shadow of Death is also a literal place in Israel <3

Psalms 23:

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

[rileydaisy]

Psalm 23

"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures,

He leads me beside the quiet waters

He restoreth my soul.

He guides me in the path of righteousness

for his name sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadows of death,

I will fear no man cause thou are with me

Thy rod and thy staff

They comfort me.

You prepare a table before me

In the presence of me enemies

You anoint my head with oil

My cup overfloweth.

Surely goodness and love shall follow me

all the days of my life

and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

[tenaciousmoneymuffinzine]

My God Can 🩵

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me.

Psalm 23 KJV

[thomastanker02]

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leaders me beside still waters.

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake.

[official-gospel-gang69]

John resting on Jesus during the last supper 🥺

"23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever."

[glass-strawberries]

The Valley by The Oh Hellos: A Biblical Song Analysis

*Full analysis under the cut*

By @glass-strawberries and @glass--grapes

Author's note: we grew up Christian and we love whimsical music so hearing all these references from our childhood hit pretty well. We wanted to analyze it and share all the references because The Oh Hellos are honestly some of the best lyricists we’ve seen. 

This analysis does contain references to Genius Lyrics where we didn’t know what the lyrics were referring to. We didn’t copy them, but we added additional information.

The Valley 

Background/song summary: The Valley is the first track in The Oh Hellos Through the Deep, Dark Valley. Though the album is coined as a concept album, the concept itself is very loose. The album was made in respect to love, journeys, and righting past wrongs. 

This song is about the struggle and confusion of being born into wickedness or sin, as all humans are following the fall of humanity (the original sin). The speaker seeks a leader to the light. 

Lyric Analysis:

We were born in the valley Of the dead and the wicked

A reference to the Valley of Canaan, the ancient land that is now known as Israel/ Palestine. 

That our father's father found And where we laid him down

Moses led the Israelites to the land of Canaan as they were fleeing Egyptian captivity. Before Moses could get there, he essentially pissed off God and was banished from entering the promised land. He dies in Moab and God buries him there(Deuteronomy 34). 

We were born in the shadow Of the crimes of our fathers

 After the fall of humanity, every human ever born is born with sin. The “fathers” in this sense is everyone who came before them(Romans 3:23-24). The speaker struggles with discrimination and labels placed on them from their fathers. 

Blood was our inheritance No, we did not ask for this Will you lead me?

Canaanites were considered wicked, and were killed in a genocide against them. The speaker resents the sin that they have inherited, having been credited to this crime against the Canaanites. They once again yearn for a leader.

We were young when we heard you call Our names in the silence Like a fire in the dark

The speaker did not know God until they started to hope for a leader or divine intervention. God says that He will reveal Himself to those who truly seek him(1 John 3:2). The Bible states that when God calls out to you, He will call you by name and you will know immediately that it was Him that was speaking (Isaiah 43:1).

Like a sword upon our hearts We came down to the water And we begged for forgiveness

Water baptism is a symbolic representation of death in the flesh and being brought back to life in a new “body” that will “live” forever. The purpose of baptism is defined differently in different branches of Christianity and even among churches, but the two popular ones are: 

To proclaim your faith publicly(either way, you are saved as long as you have faith)

To become a true christian and be saved(you will not be saved unless you are baptized)

The singer chose to repent for their sins. Shadows lurking close behind We were fleeing for our lives Will you lead me?

Psalm 23:3- He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

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[revpapaj]

Why Psalm 23. Is A Multi-Purpose Prayer in Hoodoo.

Let's break down 23rd Psalm and uncover why it's a powerful, go-to prayer in traditional Hoodoo religion. This isn't just a statement I'm making up like 'Yah it's a go to prayer for all'. This is a for any root worker even in the Hoodoo religion. Memorizing this Psalm is essential because it's truly a prayer that can be used for anything.

Let's get into each verse:

"The Lord Is My Shepherd; I Shall Not Want". [ This is saying I want for nothing, I don't need anything ". Money and Finances: This is good for financial stability and prosperity. When you truly believe "I shall not want," you open yourself to abundance.

2 "He Maketh Me To Lie Down In Green Pastures: He Leadeth Me Beside The Still Waters".

This isn't just imagery you have to do here. Its meaning runs deep for practical workings:

Protection: "He Maketh Me To Lie Down" implies a sense of safety and security. You will never be forced to lie down for anyone unless it's in a place protected and made safe by the Lord. This makes it excellent for protection workings.

(Now I see it because a different Bible says the Sheep lie down in green pastures but the meaning is the same)

Divine Guidance and Clarity: "He Leadeth Beside The Still Waters". Suggests peace, calm, and clear thinking. It's powerful for seeking divine guidance and clarity when making important decisions.

3 He Restoreth My Soul: He Leadeth Me In The Paths Of Righteousness For His Name's Sake.

This verse speaks to spiritual rejuvenation and correct alignment. It's helps guided you on the right path when is your back into a state of whole

4 I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

This is one of the most well-known and powerful verses, directly addressing fear and adversity:

Overcoming Obstacles & Protection: Walking through the "valley of the shadow of death" signifies facing extreme challenges. The declaration "I Will Fear No Evil: For Thou Art With Me" makes this verse incredibly potent for Protection also, overcoming obstacles, facing enemies, and for strong protection workings against any form of negativity or harm.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: [Is good for revenge workings] thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

This verse is packed with powerful imagery and applications:

Revenge Workings (Spiritual Justice): "THOU Preparest A Table Before Me In The Presence Of Mine Enemies". Is a powerful image of victory and triumph over those who wish you ill or harm.

This can certainly be used in workings aimed at spiritual justice or turning the tables on adversaries.

Consecration & Spiritual Empowerment: "Thou Anointest My Head With Oil". Is a symbol of blessing, and spiritual empowerment. It can be used to strengthen your connection to the divine, enhance spiritual gifts, and prepare yourself for spiritual work.

Provision & Blessings: ("My Cup Runneth Over" or "My Cup Overflows"): This phrase, regardless of the version you use, is a powerful part for abundant blessings. God speaks on how to use this to ensure your needs are not just met, but overflow with what you need or want. This can be applied to various areas of life just by visualizing your cup overflowing visualizing what you want overflowing:

Financial & Prosperity

Overall well-being

Health & Relationships

And much more!

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

This final verse is a powerful assurance of lifelong blessings and divine presence. It gives the idea that good fortune and divine favor will be with you always, leading to a good life.

When you truly look at the different parts of 23rd Psalm. You'll see how each verse, each phrase, can be applied to different workings and intentions within the Hoodoo tradition. By focusing on that particular section or sections of the prayer more than the rest. To still see the whole prayer.

It's a comprehensive prayer for protection, provision, guidance, and spiritual triumph. Amen. 🙏

[spugnaeros]

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

[lightfromthelighthouse]

Good Morning!☀

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Psalms 23:1-3

Having been a shepherd, David knew the shepherd's life very well. He understood how dependent the sheep were on the shepherd, and all the things they needed to survive and thrive. As their shepherd, he provided protection, good pasture, and still, clean waters (sheep will not drink from a running stream or river). He removed any irritant from them, otherwise they would not rest. He made sure any straying away were brought back.

It is with this backdrop that David wrote one of the best-known psalms in the Bible. It is often read during funerals but to limit it to sad occasions is to it an injustice. This psalm is a celebration of David's relationship with God, described using one of the most intimate relationships he knew. Upon reflection,  David realized God had been his shepherd, doing for David what David had done for his sheep: protecting him, providing for him, restoring him, and giving him peace from his enemies.

In writing these words David is also acknowledging his need for a shepherd. In the Bible, we are frequently compared to sheep, simply because we are more like sheep than we might care to admit. Like David, we need to understand we need a shepherd, and the Lord is the only one qualified for the job!