The 23rd Psalm - A New Perspective

“The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want” Psalm 23:1

The Lord is my Shepherd — THAT’S RELATIONSHIP!
I shall not want — THAT’S SUPPLY!
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures — THAT’S REST!
He leadeth me beside still waters — THAT’S REFRESHMENT!
He restoreth my soul — THAT’S HEALING!
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness — THAT’S GUIDANCE!
For His name 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 thou art with me — THAT’S FAITHFULNESS!
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me — THAT’S DISCIPLINE!
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies — THAT’S HOPE!
Thou anointest 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!

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