The 23rd Psalm

The Lord is my Shepherd ...

-- that's relationship!

I shall not want ...

-- that's provision!

He makes me to lie down in green pastures ...

-- that's rest!

He leads me beside the 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 name's sake ...

-- that's purpose!

Yea, 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 companionship!

Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me ...

-- that's security!

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 runs over ...

-- that's abundance!

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me ...

-- that's blessing!

All the days of my life ...

-- that's faithfulness!

And I will dwell in the house of the LORD

-- that's home!

Forever!

-- that's eternity!

A Special thank you to Lowell Mahler who shared this with me.  For more Christian encouragement, visit Lowell's website http://theshepherdsflock.ning.com/