December 14th, 2025
By: Jason White
Psalm 23
1) The Lord is my shepherd, I have everything I need. 2) He lets me rest in green meadows, he leads me beside peaceful streams. 3) He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to His name. 4) Even when I walk through the valley of death, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. 5) You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You welcome me as a guest, anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. 6) Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.
I absolutely love this Psalm. It is a great reminder every time I read it, that God is with me and has good plans for me. As my shepherd, I can trust that God will lead me in the right places when I seek His face, and listen to His voice.
No matter how chaotic life may seem at times, bills need paid, kids need to be in a million different places, deadlines at work, He brings a peace that is beyond comprehension as He leads me to rest and brings me beside peaceful streams.
When I feel that I’m physically, mentally, or spiritually exhausted, He always renews my strength, because when I’m weak, He is strong. His yolk is easy and His burden is light. When I’m struggling to know which way to go, I can trust that as long as I’m seeking His face, He will lead me in the right direction. We all have a choice of which path to take, but as we stay in tune with the Holy Spirit’s leading we can trust that He will guide us not only on a good path, but His perfect path.
Death cannot defeat us, because ultimately as believers we know that Jesus defeated death, hell, and the grave. In the end, we can trust that when our last breath comes there is nothing to fear, because we will be with Him for eternity. Only one person can walk with us through death’s dark valley and bring us safely to the other side-the God of life, our shepherd.
I can trust that He will provide a feast for me no matter what life’s circumstances are around me. He has blessed me with so many things, that I can confidently say that my cup overflows with blessings. I know that as long as I continue to follow Him, he will take care of all of my needs according to His riches in glory.
Lastly, I have seen his goodness and unfailing love so many times, I can testify that His love is ever pursuing me every day of my life. He is so good, I wish I had the words to eloquently describe how good He actually is. I know this though, I like David will always choose to live in the house of the Lord as long as I live. To me, there is no other option and no other way. He is my EVERYTHING!
Psalm 23
1) The Lord is my shepherd, I have everything I need. 2) He lets me rest in green meadows, he leads me beside peaceful streams. 3) He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to His name. 4) Even when I walk through the valley of death, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. 5) You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You welcome me as a guest, anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. 6) Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.
I absolutely love this Psalm. It is a great reminder every time I read it, that God is with me and has good plans for me. As my shepherd, I can trust that God will lead me in the right places when I seek His face, and listen to His voice.
No matter how chaotic life may seem at times, bills need paid, kids need to be in a million different places, deadlines at work, He brings a peace that is beyond comprehension as He leads me to rest and brings me beside peaceful streams.
When I feel that I’m physically, mentally, or spiritually exhausted, He always renews my strength, because when I’m weak, He is strong. His yolk is easy and His burden is light. When I’m struggling to know which way to go, I can trust that as long as I’m seeking His face, He will lead me in the right direction. We all have a choice of which path to take, but as we stay in tune with the Holy Spirit’s leading we can trust that He will guide us not only on a good path, but His perfect path.
Death cannot defeat us, because ultimately as believers we know that Jesus defeated death, hell, and the grave. In the end, we can trust that when our last breath comes there is nothing to fear, because we will be with Him for eternity. Only one person can walk with us through death’s dark valley and bring us safely to the other side-the God of life, our shepherd.
I can trust that He will provide a feast for me no matter what life’s circumstances are around me. He has blessed me with so many things, that I can confidently say that my cup overflows with blessings. I know that as long as I continue to follow Him, he will take care of all of my needs according to His riches in glory.
Lastly, I have seen his goodness and unfailing love so many times, I can testify that His love is ever pursuing me every day of my life. He is so good, I wish I had the words to eloquently describe how good He actually is. I know this though, I like David will always choose to live in the house of the Lord as long as I live. To me, there is no other option and no other way. He is my EVERYTHING!
1 Comment
There is an abundance of comfort and peace not only in this wonderful article, beautifully written, but God’s Word is a refuge and a fortress. I’m so thankful for a church that accepts the WHOLE Gospel and encourages personal spiritual growth. Thank you Pastor J!