Mixed memory of words

     Two people I love, who will remain unnamed here, aren't particularly precise about quoting daily sayings as a commentary on things that happen. As a result, the point gets across and sometimes it can sound pretty funny. Some of them might be examples of mixed metaphors and others just have a word substitution. As I write this, I am trying to think of some examples, but it is hard because my mind wants to choose the original saying. So, my examples might not be exact quotes, but you will get the gist.

     "Well, when people see that, they will know my life has gone down a tube." or "I suppose I should throw the devil over my shoulder."

     Some people have a saying for just about every situation. "Just like the city without all the tall buildings" is one of my favorites for a small excitement. For me, today's Psalm is one of those songs that has many pieces of lyrics that you can sing back to God at various moments in your daily life. What makes today's Psalm particularly Adventy is the last verse, which is very appropriate in this time of our lives as well.

Psalm 27

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

When evildoers assail me to devour my flesh— my adversaries and foes— they shall stumble and fall.

Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war rise up against me, yet I will be confident.

One thing I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple.

For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will set me high on a rock.

Now my head is lifted up above my enemies all around me, and I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melody to the Lord.

Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud, be gracious to me and answer me!

“Come,” my heart says, “seek his face!” Your face, Lord, do I seek.

Do not hide your face from me. Do not turn your servant away in anger, you who have been my help. Do not cast me off, do not forsake me, O God of my salvation!

If my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will take me up.

Teach me your way, O Lord, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies.

Do not give me up to the will of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen against me, and they are breathing out violence.

I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.

Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!

Loving God,

You put a song in my heart

Never will we be apart

Bless this day with your guide

Keep trouble from my side

Throw hope in my face

And peace my mind's space

Grant to all needy healing

Promote well and good feeling

Amen.