Psalm 42, we attribute to David ...King David, and as we read of all the things he went through, we know the experiences touched his heart in many diverse ways, evidencing themselves in song ---calling upon and praising God.

I remember a story my Dad told.  He was hunting deer ...for venison, a delicious supplement to help provide for his family.  I believe a deer is one of the most beautiful creatures, and always found it hard imaging shooting one ...imaging because I never did.  But, I loved the taste of venison.

Anyway, Dad was hunting and a doe ran past him ...panting heavily.  Then he discovered why ...as a wild dog was close behind, having nearly exasperated that poor deer and likely to soon overcome it.  Dad shot the wild dog ...having compassion on the deer.

I know David was being hunted by King Saul.  David must have known what it is like to be panting ...and though he often must have just wanted to stop to rest, or perhaps get a drink of fresh water, he knew he really thirsted most for God.

We also run ...but mostly errands, or running around without much meaning or purpose.  Yet, we do often run away from problems too ...though more often not life threatening.  We should take our problems to God, as we see David did.  He actually experienced how bad things can seem to be ...and that our only true peace is with God.

These three paintings give me a feeling of peace.
                                This first one by Terry Redlin ...

Resting peacefully in a warm cabin ...something we can be thankful for here in Michigan during one of the coldest, snowiest winters in some time.  And to add to it, friends arrive.

This next picture brings me to what most of us in Michigan look forward to ...a sunny warm spring, a quiet moment with my adoring wife.

                             These two paintings by Paul Detlefsen ...

And the joy of summer, with the busy excitement of much activity.

Of course, I like the autumn also.  I am thankful for the seasons that God gives us.

"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven ..."