World English Bible
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still 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.
Psalm 23:1-4
Reflection
Psalm 23 is the prayer of someone who has walked through dark valleys and found that God was there. The shepherd does not remove every valley, but he never leaves the sheep alone in it. Read it slowly and let each line become your own.
Pray with this verse
Lord, thank you for this word. Write it on my heart today and help me to live it. Amen.
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