Tom Ewall's Blog

Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, and fellow seekers of truth, I stand before you today, humbled and honored to have the opportunity to share with you my thoughts on the sacred Psalm 34. As a man well-acquainted with trials and tribulations, I find solace in the time-honored wisdom and divine guidance contained within the pages of the Holy Scriptures. In particular, the first half of Psalm 34 has been a great source of comfort and inspiration in my own life. Penned by King David, a man well-versed in the vicissitudes of life, Psalm 34 is a testament to the enduring faith that sustained him in his darkest hours. And as we seek to navigate the stormy seas of our own lives, it is my sincere hope that we too might draw strength from the words of this psalm. "1 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 3 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt hi...

1 I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 3 O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. 4 I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. 5 They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. 6 This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. 7 The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. 8 O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. 9 O fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him. 10 The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing. 11 Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord. 12 What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good? 13 Keep thy ...

Psalm 103 (King James Version): 1 Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; 4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; 5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's. 6 The Lord executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed. 7 He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel. 8 The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. 9 He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever. 10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. 11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. 12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions f...

In the opening stanzas of Psalm 103, the poet sings of bounteous blessings from the Divine, weaving a celestial narrative recounting the myriad boons bestowed upon the faithful. With vivid imagery, the author paints the Divine as a wondrous healer, absolving our transgressions and delivering our lives from the abyss. Like a gentle zephyr, the Divine envelops us in tender mercies, swathing our souls in loving-kindness. This ethereal cloak shields us from the relentless march of time and fate's cruel whims. Our youth is restored, as the eagle's, echoing the essence of renewal and vibrant life. The Divine's tender ministrations breathe new life into our beings, empowering us to soar on wings of hope. Delving deep into these verses, we uncover the sublime depths of the Divine's love and mercy, transcending mortal comprehension and infusing every aspect of our existence. The author weaves a rich narrative of language, revealing the boundless compassion of the Divine. We are ...