Editor’s Note: This is the first of several short stories dealing
with my personal interpretation of selected verses from
the Holy Bible offered under the title “The Old Lady and Ana”.
LIFE WITH THE OLD LADY AND ANA
1. PSALM 23 (The Psalm of David)
1. PSALM 23 (The Psalm of David)
She sat comfortably in her favorite chair, her bible opened at her favorite spot, Psalm 23,
The Psalm of David. As she began reading the first verse, Ana her 9 year old grand daughter came bouncing in. Gramma she asked, Why are you always reading that book?
Smiling sweetly, she replied; When I read this book, I listen to God speaking to me through his words. Every line in this book has a message from God, if you listen. She continued, Look at this passage, it is called Psalm 23, the Psalm of David:
The Psalm of David. As she began reading the first verse, Ana her 9 year old grand daughter came bouncing in. Gramma she asked, Why are you always reading that book?
Smiling sweetly, she replied; When I read this book, I listen to God speaking to me through his words. Every line in this book has a message from God, if you listen. She continued, Look at this passage, it is called Psalm 23, the Psalm of David:
Ana came closer and together they read the first line;
1. THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD, I SHALL NOT WANT.
Just like a shepherd who takes care of his sheep, providing all their needs, so too, God is
Assuring us that he will provide all our needs, care for us, protect us and guide us. We
1. THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD, I SHALL NOT WANT.
Just like a shepherd who takes care of his sheep, providing all their needs, so too, God is
Assuring us that he will provide all our needs, care for us, protect us and guide us. We
must believe and trust that God will always be there for us.
2. HE MAKES ME LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES,
HE LEADS ME BESIDE QUIET WATERS,
He RESTORES MY SOUL.
Again like the good shepherd who takes his sheep to good pastures and provide water
2. HE MAKES ME LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES,
HE LEADS ME BESIDE QUIET WATERS,
He RESTORES MY SOUL.
Again like the good shepherd who takes his sheep to good pastures and provide water
and rest, God will provide us with places where we are sustained and refreshed and
where we can lift our spirits when we are down.
3. HE GUIDES ME IN THE PATHES OF RIGHTEOUSNESS,
FOR HIS NAME’S SAKE.
Like a good shepherd who keeps his sheep from straying away, so God will be there to
3. HE GUIDES ME IN THE PATHES OF RIGHTEOUSNESS,
FOR HIS NAME’S SAKE.
Like a good shepherd who keeps his sheep from straying away, so God will be there to
guide us in the path of a true Christian, whenever we falter.
4. EVEN THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH
I WILL FEAR NO EVIL, FOR YOU ARE WITH ME,
YOUR ROD AND STAFF COMFORT ME.
He reassures us that there will be no need to be afraid for he will be present in our
4. EVEN THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH
I WILL FEAR NO EVIL, FOR YOU ARE WITH ME,
YOUR ROD AND STAFF COMFORT ME.
He reassures us that there will be no need to be afraid for he will be present in our
worst hour, always guiding us and supporting us. He will always be faithful to us.
5. YOU PREPARE A TABLE BEFORE ME, IN THE PRESENCE OF MY ENEMIES.
YOU ANOINT MY HEAD WITH OIL, MY CUP OVERFLOWS.
Like a faithful caring father, God provides us will all our needs, in spite of our enemies
5. YOU PREPARE A TABLE BEFORE ME, IN THE PRESENCE OF MY ENEMIES.
YOU ANOINT MY HEAD WITH OIL, MY CUP OVERFLOWS.
Like a faithful caring father, God provides us will all our needs, in spite of our enemies
around us and he continues to bless us with overflowing bounties.
6. SURELY GOODNESS AND LOVE WILL FOLLOW ME ALL THE DAYS OF MY LIFE, AND I WILL DWELL IN THE HOUSE OF MY LORD FOREVER.
And after all of this, be assured that with God’s blessings your life will be full of
6. SURELY GOODNESS AND LOVE WILL FOLLOW ME ALL THE DAYS OF MY LIFE, AND I WILL DWELL IN THE HOUSE OF MY LORD FOREVER.
And after all of this, be assured that with God’s blessings your life will be full of
Goodness and Love and with a promise that you will live in his house for eternity.
At this point Ana, eyes wide open and overwhelmed with awe, looked at her grandmother, and slowly said;
Gramma thank you for helping me hear God speaking to me.
At this point Ana, eyes wide open and overwhelmed with awe, looked at her grandmother, and slowly said;
Gramma thank you for helping me hear God speaking to me.
Can you please ask him to come back soon”.
With great joy and happiness, the old lady replied;
Yes Ana, very soon”.
Yes Ana, very soon”.
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