Thursday, April 14, 2011

The Lord is my Shepherd

Psalm 23:1-6

Sitting quietly. I can see why this message is here, and what the Lord would like us to understand. After yesterday's bitterness and anguish; today we have a message of peace. Are we ready to hear?

All the times when the warnings were clear and the promises of faithfulness so full of hope, and yet we turn away. I do not use the past tense, we do this still, but do we have to? Is there an alternative? Today we see David's prayer, and it is one we can sit with again and again.

The Lord told Israel do not be afraid, only follow me and I will be your champion.
The Lord will protect you: The Lord is my shepherd.
Sheep aren't very bright: He makes me lie down in green pastures-not in brambles or quicksand that will kill me and consume me.
When I am thirsty he will bring me to places where I can be refreshed, where there is not danger of being swept away: He leads me beside still waters.
Ahh, rest, my spirit is at peace and I am in a right relationship with the Lord my God: He restores my soul.
Now I see His plan: He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake. And for my own.
I can be courageous and live unafraid: I will fear no evil for You are with me.
Your strong arm and outstretched hand will guide and direct and protect me: Your rod and your staff they comfort me.
No one can come between me and my rest, You will provide for me and I will not be in need: You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Come and be nourished, come and be at peace, come and be loved: Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Amen.
See you tomorrow.
-maggie

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