The Lord Is My Shepherd

“The Lord is my shepherd.”

Psalm 23:1

“The beautiful Psalm that starts with the words, “The Lord is My Shepherd, I shall not want” remarkably describes how peaceful, fulfilling, and rewarding it is to live under the love and care of our Good Shepherd, our loving and gracious Lord Jesus Christ.  Most of us have heard this Psalm, perhaps remembered it by heart when we were kids, as it is a prayer that assures us of His protective presence around us.  While this prayer is recited on funerals, it is actually an ideal source of learning how we must live a carefree life, because it is the ultimate Shepherd that is taking care of us all - His Lambs!

~ Spiritual Ray

“A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, 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 have anointed my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” (Psalm 23)