The Hebrew word for follow used in Psalm 23:6, (I used the Amplified Version in my photo),
is "radaph", which means to run after, to chase, to pursue.
What a blessing to realize that I don't have to seek or run after, chase down, or pursue,
or try to earn, deserve, be good enough for
God's love, goodness and mercy.
Instead, it's Him that's chasing me down with His great love,
His unfathomable goodness, His wonderful mercy.
Praise be to God!
still following,
It's one of His gifts to us - that we don't have to run and look and try to find the blessings of His love and mercy and goodness. He is good - all the time!
ReplyDelete~Adrienne~
Beautiful thoughts Elizabeth! Love this: "Instead, it's Him that's chasing me down with His great love, His unfathomable goodness, His wonderful mercy." Praise the Lord for sure!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy this encouraged you! Thanks for taking time to comment!
DeleteThis is the reminder I need just now. To me, unemployment feels like failure or unworthiness. Even though I chose it. Knowing that I'm loved, even pursued, by my creator lifts my soul. :)
ReplyDeleteOh my! Your best days are ahead of you!
DeleteThis is such a beautiful reminder in both word and image.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteA wonderful concept to think about!
ReplyDeleteI agree, Carol. It blesses me so.
DeleteAmen and amen!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Marilyn!
DeleteHi Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteWhat a great assurance to be reminded that our Lord Jesus' love towards us knows no bounds! Thanks.
Blessings XX
Mia
It is blessed assurance!!!
DeleteHey, this is so beautiful. Is it you?
ReplyDeleteIt is me! My hubs took the photo.
DeleteSo wonderful knowing that He constantly pursues us with His love. Blessings my friend!
ReplyDeleteYes! It is wonderful to realize He's always pursuing us!
DeleteI love that - God is actually chasing me! Wow!
ReplyDeleteI love the fact that He his blessings and love are chasing and pursuing us too!
DeleteThis was beautiful..I pray His continual, relentless pursuit of your heart. And today, that His grace overtakes you.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteThank you so much, Elizabeth. The Word and the photo and the sharing all fill my heart... and is absolutely in need. You just added to my "health"... both spiritually and physically.
ReplyDeleteBless you.
Oh friend, it's a blessing to me that it blessed you.
DeleteOh how I LOVE that!! I have heard so many sermons on that psalm and even taught it myself. This is the first time that I have had someone stop to point that little tidbit out to me.
ReplyDeleteAnd that's why they call it the Living Word. It just keeps giving and giving and LIVING.
Can't believe I posted something you didn't already know...you're a Bible Study pro! So happy it blessed you. It blessed me too. BTW, don't stay away from blogging too long, please!
DeleteIf He follows us, and we follow Him--holy collision!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Holy collision...YES!
DeleteBEAUTY! Just one word can capture what you captured here!BEAUTY!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! <3
ReplyDeleteI'm a week late to come by but I'm so grateful I did not miss your beautiful words here. "Praise be to God!"
ReplyDeleteLoved this!
Blessings,
Beth
Lovely picture and wonderful words. Thank you for sharing!!!!
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