I was only half listening to the pastor this morning. He started by saying that sometimes he feels like the man, Asaph, that wrote Psalm 73. That man bared, in a song to God, his jealous feelings about other people’s success. Generations ago, people sang Asaph’s song. I think we can all relate, at times, even briefly. So, I sat there and read Psalm 73 and here is the song that I wrote during church. You’ll have to make up your own melody until mine is released.
Psalm 73 — I THOUGHT GOD WAS GOOD—July 28, 2019
I thought God was always good
To those whose heart is pure
When my feet had almost slipped
My place with God was not sure
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I was full of envy and lust
When I saw other’s wealth
They were free from heavy burdens
They had strength and health
v3
Selfish pride is their necklace
Violent crimes are their clothes
They howl and speak with hatred
Slave driving is all they know
v4
Do you see what they do?
They are wicked beyond belief
They could not even care less
Why are they so blessed?
v5
Why have I kept pure for you
Why have I kept clean hands
Why am I afflicted with pain
Why do I not understand
(bridge)
Then I entered your Holy heaven with praise
You came down from heaven for me
I desire you above all things on earth
You are my strength, my life, my peace
(chorus)
I was grieved, I was bitter
I was senseless and a fool
Yet you are always with me
And I am forever with you
(repeat chorus)
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You will destroy the unfaithful
Those far from you will die
But you, my Lord, you hold me
You are my strength, my guide, my life.
(repeat chorus)