May 9, 2013

the pleasant land

Psalm 106:24-25 “Then they despised the pleasant land; they did not believe his promise. They grumbled in their tents and did not obey the Lord.” (NIV)*

Kentucky (photo by Patty Perkins)

why is it I forget

what he has done,

and don’t believe

what he will do?

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why this grumbling

over life ordinary,

am i so yoked

to the temporary?

……….

i still need him

on a path serene,

to keep me focused

on things unseen.

……….

stay ever near–

oh, that I would

keep following you,

in the pleasant land of good.

……….

by patty perkins

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Psalm 106:28 “They yoked themselves to the Baal of Peor…” (NIV)*

About Patty Perkins

I'm Patty, writer of the devotional blog, Beside Quiet Waters. I love writing, reading and taking long walks with my camera. I've been married to my loving husband for 40 years. We have two grown sons, two lovely daughters-in-law, and two amazing grandchildren. I am thankful for a place to share spilled ink, in hopes of encouraging others to find daily hope and inspiration in God's Word. View all posts by Patty Perkins

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8 responses to “the pleasant land”

Caddo-Jael
May 9th, 2013 at 2:49 pm

WOW, I had just read this Psalms verse this morning! I LOVE your poem–it’s perfectly beautiful. God bless you BIG–love, sis Caddo

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Patty Perkins
May 9th, 2013 at 4:08 pm

Thank you so much for the kind words of encouragement!

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Heidi Viars
May 9th, 2013 at 6:43 pm

“oh that I would keep following you” … that is the something I keep praying lately … reminds me of the hymn Come Thou Fount … and the verse that goes
“O to grace how great a debtor
Daily I’m constrained to be!
Let Thy goodness, like a fetter,
Bind my wandering heart to Thee.
Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it,
Prone to leave the God I love;
Here’s my heart, O take and seal it,
Seal it for Thy courts above.”

Thanks for always pointing us to the Lord, Patty!

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Patty Perkins
May 9th, 2013 at 7:01 pm

That’s one of my ALL TIME favorite hymns! Thank you for taking the time to write it out…I so love those words. You’re a blessing:)

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greenlightlady
May 9th, 2013 at 11:05 pm

Patty, this one reads like a song, a Psalm, and a prayer – nicely done!

Blessings ~ Wendy

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- Patty Perkins
  May 10th, 2013 at 12:58 pm
  
  Thank you for the encouragement!
  
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melodylowes
May 10th, 2013 at 2:31 am

Oh, dear. I am also one of the forgetful ones. I sometimes think I need to staple some truth to my forehead. I think it was Wendy who gently suggested sticky notes as a kinder alternative… 🙂

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- Patty Perkins
  May 10th, 2013 at 12:59 pm
  
  Ha! Love your humor:) Appreciate your stopping by today!
  
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