The Book of Psalms.
Psalm 23
1 The Lord is my shepherd,
I shall not be in want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
He leads me beside quiet waters,
3 He restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for You are with me;
Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
I shall not be in want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
He leads me beside quiet waters,
3 He restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for You are with me;
Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Questions to Ponder: Have you let fear and despair enter your heart and mind? Have you forgotten the almighty power and promise of our Lord and Saviour? Are you being guided by God or are you steering the ship yourself? What does David mean when he says, "the valley of the shadow of death"? What table is Jesus preparing for you? What does it mean to dwell in the house of the Lord?
My Prayer: Lord Jesus. Thank you for keeping me in Your presence. Thank you for walking with me as I venture out into this fallen world. You are my peace. You are the answer to my greatest prayer. Thank you for the stillness you bring to my soul. Thank you for protecting me from my enemies. And thank you for being my loving Father. For even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death - like David - I will not fear what is to come. I know You are with me. I know You love me. And I know you only have good plans in store for me. I love You Lord Jesus, and I will follow You, and serve You, all the days of my life. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus. Thank you for keeping me in Your presence. Thank you for walking with me as I venture out into this fallen world. You are my peace. You are the answer to my greatest prayer. Thank you for the stillness you bring to my soul. Thank you for protecting me from my enemies. And thank you for being my loving Father. For even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death - like David - I will not fear what is to come. I know You are with me. I know You love me. And I know you only have good plans in store for me. I love You Lord Jesus, and I will follow You, and serve You, all the days of my life. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.