God's Word in my language

Now that I'm working part-time, I'm loving spending more time reading the Bible. One of the ways I've been doing this creatively is to paraphrase well known and loved passages into my own words - to express them as they would sound coming from my heart.  God's Word in the language of my heart.

Here's my Psalm 23:

Lord God you are to me what a shepherd is to his sheep. With you I find I have no needs because you meet them all.
You give me beautiful places of rest and refreshment for my body and my spirit.
You guide me to make good and right decisions, and so my life gives glory to your holy Name.
Even during the most painful and difficult times in life, you are with me;
Your guidance and discipline bring me comfort and security.
Right in front of the people who hate me the most, you pour blessings into my life.
You give me honour and set me apart for your service. I am so full of joy I could burst!
No matter where I go in life, your goodness and kindness and love pursue me.
Your presence is my true home, and that's where I'll live forever and ever.

This reminds me that around 300 million people worldwide still wait to have God's Word translated into their heart-language.