Meditation

on Psalm 19:7-11

The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul:

the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart:

the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever:

the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.

More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold:

sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

Moreover by them is thy servant warned:

and in keeping of them there is great reward.

The law of the LORD is perfect,

converting the soul (Psalm 19:7)

your law, your word, is perfect

fully what you intend it to be

flawless in its nature and quality

true in its essence and totality

correct in its statements

right in its judgement

pure in its motivation

your testimony is sure,

and it affects us when we read it

it touches us when we hear it

it changes us when we meditate on it,

chewing and swallowing and digesting.

it nourishes us

and inevitably it changes us

our souls are converted

we are altered at your altar

what do we need?

we don’t even know

but there is a longing for you

a desire to move with you

to resonate with the tones you’ve produced

to partner with you in the dance

to be with you, in you

to be a part of you

a yearning, an aching sometimes

more to be desired than gold

more to be enjoyed than rubies

sweeter than honey

better than raspberries with ice cream

how good you are!

and I want to love you more

how good is your word,

and I want to love it more!