Psalm 23:1-6
23:1 The Lord is our shepherd; He protects and leads His flock. His provision is so complete, when our trust is complete, that there is nothing we need that He does not provide.
23:2 Because of His protection, we are able to rest peacefully and with wisdom.
23:3 By Him our weary souls are restored, our life's path is corrected by its alignment with His. And He does all of this because He has claimed us; we are His.
23:4 And though the world is a difficult place, at times, children of God need not fear. His power and love is present with us wherever we go; He comforts us through the difficulties.
23:5 Our enemies may at times be fierce, but they match not the ferocity of our God. They cannot overpower His will. We are anointed by Him, chosen and blessed. Our life and soul are filled by Him abundantly, more comprehensively than anything or anyone else ever could.
23:6 We can be confident that His presence will be with us in every act, moment, thought, relationship and circumstance. Like David, we choose to dwell in the house of the Lord forever. He is our home.
