Daily Devotionals
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 (Paula)
The 23rd Psalm is one of the most well known passages of scripture. Thanks to my Sunday school teachers and parents, I memorized it as a child. I’ll admit that it was rehearsed without conviction, as learned by rote. But as I have grown in faith and lived life, it’s become such a comfort to me. Because it’s in my long term memory, I can use it as a tool of truth when I need it most.
This version I’m sharing with with you has added summary statements in parentheses that help us focus on the meaning. I pray this Psalm written by David is an encouragement to your heart today.
Slow down and really read it. Allow it to minister to you.
“The Lord is my Shepherd-
(That’s relationship)
I shall not want-
(That’s supply)
He makes me lie down in green pastures-
(That’s rest)
He leads me beside still waters-
(That’s refreshment)
He restores my soul-
(That’s healing)
He leads me in the paths of righteousness-
(That’s guidance)
For His namesake-
(That’s purpose)
Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death-
(That’s testing)
I will fear no evil-
(That’s protection)
For you are with me-
(That’s faithfulness)
Your rod and your staff, they comfort me-
(That’s counsel)
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies-
(That’s hope)
You anoint 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)
I’m praying that you experience the Lord as your Shepherd today.
Better Together
Paula
This version I’m sharing with with you has added summary statements in parentheses that help us focus on the meaning. I pray this Psalm written by David is an encouragement to your heart today.
Slow down and really read it. Allow it to minister to you.
“The Lord is my Shepherd-
(That’s relationship)
I shall not want-
(That’s supply)
He makes me lie down in green pastures-
(That’s rest)
He leads me beside still waters-
(That’s refreshment)
He restores my soul-
(That’s healing)
He leads me in the paths of righteousness-
(That’s guidance)
For His namesake-
(That’s purpose)
Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death-
(That’s testing)
I will fear no evil-
(That’s protection)
For you are with me-
(That’s faithfulness)
Your rod and your staff, they comfort me-
(That’s counsel)
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies-
(That’s hope)
You anoint 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)
I’m praying that you experience the Lord as your Shepherd today.
Better Together
Paula
