Here
is a beautiful paraphrase of Psalm 112. It was written by Nan C. Merrill, in Psalms for Praying: An Invitation to
Wholeness.
Prayer of Praise
A Paraphrase of Psalm 112
Praises
be to You, O Gracious One!
Blessed
are those who reverence the Holy One,
who
greatly delight in the Word!
For
they dwell with Love,
and
their children will learn of peace and justice.
Abundance
and wholeness will be their heritage,
and
truth will be their banner.
Light
penetrates the darkness for those who face their fears;
Love
stands by them with mercy and forgiveness.
It
goes well for those who are loving and kind,
who
live their days with justice and integrity.
They
become co-creators with the Divine One;
they
bless the world with their presence.
In
times of trouble, they know not fear;
their
hearts are firm,
trusting
in your Loving Companion Presence.
Yes,
their hearts are steady, they are not afraid,
even
their enemies are blessed by their love.
They
are generous and give freely;
the
needy are offered shelter and food;
justice
and mercy make their home there;
and
their righteousness endures forever.
The
unloving are witness to this;
who
knows when the seed will find a fertile heart?
The
fruits of those who know Love are blessing to all!
~
written by Nan C. Merrill, in Psalms for
Praying: An Invitation to Wholeness. https://www.amazon.com/Psalms-Praying-Invitation-Nan-Merrill/dp/0826410456
