Psalm 23
The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths
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 before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever. (NIV)
This was one of the first Scriptures I had to memorize as a child, but it's only recently that I've even come to understand it and the fullness of what it promises. During even my darkest moments when the cares of the world—the heartbreaks, disappointments, anxiety about the future—threaten to overtake me, Jesus promises me peace, protection, provision, but above all His goodness and love.
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