Friday, July 27, 2012

A Reflection on Psalm 23


The Lord is my Shepherd.
        Guide me and lead me.
I shall not be in want.
        I have all I’ve ever needed.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
        In the stillness You are there.
He leads me beside quiet waters.
        Restoration and rejuvenation are upon me .
He restores my soul.
        Thank you for Your grace and mercy.
He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
        Give me strength and teach me obedience so that I may follow.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death:
        Lord, You never give up on me.
I will fear no evil, for you with me:
        May Your voice reign above all.
Your rod and your staff; they comfort me:
        Into Your hands I commit my life.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies:
        Discipline me to love like you.
You anoint my head with oil:
        Here I am Father, send me!
My cup overflows:
        You know exactly what I need, when I need it.
Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life:
        Pour down on me.
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever:
        Life everlasting; the victory is mine! Amen.