The End of the Beginning

Let them give thanks to Yahweh for his loyal love and his wonderful deeds for the children of humankind, 32 and let them exalt him in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders. —Psalm 107:31–32

You prepare before me a table in the presence of my oppressors. You anoint my head with oil; my cup is overflowing. —Psalm 23:5

WHY HAS OUR THANKFULNESS GROWN THROUGHOUT THE OPENING CHAPTERS OF ONE MISSOULA’S STORY?

Yahweh is my shepherd, I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. —Psalm 23:1–2

We’ve grown to trust the Designer to know what will satisfy our souls (Psalm 37:4)

He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. —Psalm 23:3

We’ve joined God’s mission for rebirth, holiness, and exalting Him (Matthew 28:18-20)

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. —Psalm 23:4

We’ve grown an appetite for God’s direction and correction (Hebrews 12:6-8)

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows. —Psalm 23:5

We’ve lost our demand for perfect circumstances (Philippians 4:11b–13)

Surely goodness and lovingkindness will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of Yahweh forever. —Psalm 23:6a

We make forever our focus and our foundation (1 Peter 2:11)