This is one of our Scripture for worship tomorrow. When this comes around in the lectionary I am always curious how people relate to it. This Psalm contains a deep meaning for those of us who live, though it is often read during times of grief. Take a few minutes and read it. How does it speak to you?
Psalm 23
A psalm of David.
1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,[a]
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,[a]
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 your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.
Which images from this Psalm resonate with you tonight? Do you long for a walk with our Shepherd near the quiet waters? Do you long to stretch out on green pastures? What does it mean that we never walk alone?
Prayer: God who leads me along right paths, in time of beauty and in times of pain, I thank you for your companionship. Help me to have courage in all things, for you are with me. I pray for all who grieve this night and thank you for the opportunity to live another day by your grace. Amen.
Amen.
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