The 23rd Psalm, what a beautiful and treasured passage which reminds us that as our Shepherd, God loves and cares for each one of us! We are also reminded of the relational aspect of our walk with God. When temptations face us, we can turn to the One who is ever present and who loves unconditionally. Our Shepherd who desires to do far beyond what we can imagine does just that!
Awhile back, I received from a friend, a wonderful way to read through and understand the Lord’s Prayer. I want to share it with you and encourage you to thank God today for being the awesome God He is and for giving us His word not only to comfort us, but to give us strength to live victoriously in the midst of pain and temptation.
“The Lord is my Shepherd…THAT’S RELATIONSHIP!
I shall not want…THAT’S SUPPLY!
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures…THAT’S REST!
He leadeth me beside still waters…THAT’S REFRESHMENT!
He restoreth my soul…THAT’S HEALING!
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness…THAT’S GUIDANCE!
For His name sake…THAT’S PURPOSE!
Yea, though I walk though the valley of the shadow of death…THAT’S CHALLENGE!
I will fear no evil…THAT’S ASSURANCE!
For though art with me…THAT’S FAITHFULNESS!
Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me…THAT’S SHELTER!
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies…THAT’S HOPE!
Thou anointest my head with oil…THAT’S CONSECRATION!
My cup runneth over…THAT’S ABUNDANCE!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life…THAT’S BLESSING!
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord…THAT’S SECURITY!
Forever…THAT’S ETERNITY!
Isn’t God good? That’s something to praise Him for today!
With you on the Journey,
Mark Jones
Worship Pastor
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