Psalm 23
The Lord is my Shepard I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me besides the quiet waters.
He refreshes my quiet soul.
He guides me along the right path
for his name's sake.
Even though I walk through the darkest
valley I will fear no evil for you are
with me your rod and your staff they
comfort me.
You prepare a table for me in the
presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil my cup
overflows.
Surely your goodness and love with follow
me all the days of my life and I will
dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
No matter how many times I read this, no matter what version I read it in the effect is always the same. It always brings me great peace and comfort. I can never seem to get past the lord is before my entire face lights up and a smile spreads across my face. There is great joy and victory here for me. I use to read this every night before I went to sleep. It reminded me that I was not alone. That rest was the Lord's to give and to take. I know now that He promised me rest for my weary soul. I think back on all those nights I cried too tired to do anything else too afraid to go to sleep. Every time I closed my eyes I lost control. I couldn't move or breathe. All I could do was think. The enemy came to steal my rest but God gave me a word. The power of that word stripped the enemy of his power and placed victory in my hands.
God is my provider. From His hands every good thing comes. His grace and mercy are new every morning and they endure forever and ever. Can you imagine a strong and mighty God giving without us asking? Can you imagine a holy and righteous God carrying the judgement meant for you? When I was younger my siblings and I would sit and talk for hours about how we would do anything to pay the Lord back for giving his life. We knew we never could but we said we would spend out entire life because we loved Him just that much. The faith of children can teach nations.
I've moved on from being a child to being a mature lady. I would say adult but like my mama use to tell me adults pay bills (LOL). But seriously though I am no longer a child but my faith remains the same. I still believe my King is worthy mighty sovereign and awesome in ALL His ways. But our relationship has been lacking one thing lately. I have been meditating on this one thing for a few nights. It is my key to building a better relationship as a daughter and future wife.
Lord give me a humble and teachable spirit. Give me the courage to use this key without hesitation fear or second guessing. Give me wisdom and understanding as I learn more and more along this journey. Keep my mind set on things above my spirit strong in You and my flesh in submission to You. I love and need You more and more. Thank you for my salvation my covering and my love. In Jesus name. Amen.
The Lord is my Shepard I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me besides the quiet waters.
He refreshes my quiet soul.
He guides me along the right path
for his name's sake.
Even though I walk through the darkest
valley I will fear no evil for you are
with me your rod and your staff they
comfort me.
You prepare a table for me in the
presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil my cup
overflows.
Surely your goodness and love with follow
me all the days of my life and I will
dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
No matter how many times I read this, no matter what version I read it in the effect is always the same. It always brings me great peace and comfort. I can never seem to get past the lord is before my entire face lights up and a smile spreads across my face. There is great joy and victory here for me. I use to read this every night before I went to sleep. It reminded me that I was not alone. That rest was the Lord's to give and to take. I know now that He promised me rest for my weary soul. I think back on all those nights I cried too tired to do anything else too afraid to go to sleep. Every time I closed my eyes I lost control. I couldn't move or breathe. All I could do was think. The enemy came to steal my rest but God gave me a word. The power of that word stripped the enemy of his power and placed victory in my hands.
God is my provider. From His hands every good thing comes. His grace and mercy are new every morning and they endure forever and ever. Can you imagine a strong and mighty God giving without us asking? Can you imagine a holy and righteous God carrying the judgement meant for you? When I was younger my siblings and I would sit and talk for hours about how we would do anything to pay the Lord back for giving his life. We knew we never could but we said we would spend out entire life because we loved Him just that much. The faith of children can teach nations.
I've moved on from being a child to being a mature lady. I would say adult but like my mama use to tell me adults pay bills (LOL). But seriously though I am no longer a child but my faith remains the same. I still believe my King is worthy mighty sovereign and awesome in ALL His ways. But our relationship has been lacking one thing lately. I have been meditating on this one thing for a few nights. It is my key to building a better relationship as a daughter and future wife.
Lord give me a humble and teachable spirit. Give me the courage to use this key without hesitation fear or second guessing. Give me wisdom and understanding as I learn more and more along this journey. Keep my mind set on things above my spirit strong in You and my flesh in submission to You. I love and need You more and more. Thank you for my salvation my covering and my love. In Jesus name. Amen.
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