On Sunday we talked about how our God cares for us, provides for us, gives life, protection, and direction.

To end the sermon I read a paraphrase of Psalm 23 asking us to listen for God’s voice in the words. That as I read we would hear God speaking to us. And many people heard God’s voice.

So I thought why not do that again today.

Take a moment, put on some good music, have a cup of coffee and read this passage three times. And as you do, listen to God speaking to you, stirring something in you, listen to any words or phrases that resonate or stick with you. Why not take that as God speaking through his Holy Spirit to you today. And then give thanks to him that we have such a wonderful God.

• The Lord is my shepherd
  • The one who watches over me
  • Who comes to seek and find me
  • The one whose voice I know within
• With a Lord like this I don’t need a thing
  • You take care of my needs
  • Leading me to rest for my soul and body
  • You renew my strength
• True to your word
  • You let me catch my breath
  • And send me in the right direction
  • Displaying your faithfulness at all times
• Even when that way goes through Death Valley
  • When depression, darkness, and death stalk me
  • I will not be afraid – because you walk at my side
• You never leave me in the darkness
  • You walk me through it
  • Your power, protection, and presence makes me feel secure
  • Knowing you are there to guide me
• In the midst of calamity and onslaught
  • In front of my taunters, disbelievers, scoffers, and enemies
  • You come and prepare a full meal for me
• Welcoming me into your home
  • Anointing my head with oil
  • Calming me, protecting me, and claiming me as yours and yours alone
• My cup it brims with blessings
  • Your beauty and your love they chase after me every day of my life
  • Grace is pursuing me and life is coming
• I’m back home in the house of God for the rest of my life