RELATIONSHIP

Psalm 23

We all have days when we are sad, troubled, fearful, grieving or just lonely.  When you have these days, I know of nowhere better to turn than the 23rd Psalm.  It is full of comfort and promise to help us through those days.  I recently read an interesting interpretation of this scripture.  The author is unknown, but I’m sure that he wouldn’t mind us sharing it with you.

The Lord is my shepherd (that’s Relationship!).  

I shall not want (that’s Promise!).  

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures (that’s Rest!).  

He leadeth me beside still waters (that’s Nourishment!).  

He restoreth my soul (that’s Healing!).  

He leadeth 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 Challenge!), 

I will fear no evil (that’s Assurance!), 

for thou art with me (that’s Faithfulness!).  

Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me (that’s Peace!).  

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies (that’s Hope!).  

Thou annointest 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 shall dwell in the house of the Lord (that’s Fulfillment!) 

forever (that’s Eternity!).

These words speak clearly to our hearts about the importance of our relationship with God.  This is the perfect scripture to start your day.  It reminds us of the many ways God is with us.

Prayer: Dear God, we thank you for the many blessings we receive each day, and we thank you most of all for the blessing of your Son, Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Gaylon and Joyce Russell