Michelle
The theme of this one seems like "two is better than one". That alone we struggle but together with another one or even two, we thrive. Again it starts off sounding negative as he talks of the oppression he sees. But as you read, I am reminded of the things that have come from this reading. There are popular verses in this section. The point I think is that we are not alone and are not made to be alone. God gave us a partner in the beginning and we should surround ourselves with community and that we share each others joy and sorrow. It is what helps us along in life. I have a hard time with this usually. I am not good at reaching out to people or sharing when I need some comfort or help with something in life. I tend to drown myself in despair. I don't know how to be any other way. I always feel like a burden to others or I see it as not near as important or not as bad as others have it and then I think I shouldn't even bother sharing because it seems stupid. That whole I am my worst enemy thing is really accurate for me. It's something I am continually working on.
The psalm sounds like he's talking about finding a place for the ark of the covenant.
Julie
I agree and saw the same theme in this as you did. I do the same things you do and for the same reasons. I wonder where we got that from...
That is how I am reading that Psalm too. That seems like a lot of words for that purpose.
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