Difficult Days

Psalm 23:1-6

A psalm of David.
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,

3 he restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.

4 Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death, [a]
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.

6 Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.

Bee's Thoughts:


"The sweetest experience of God's love can be found in times of sorrow." - Daily Bread

So true... in times of despondency we suddenly feel God so near us. Many people give their life to God only when they give up trying on their own... there's nothing to lose.

However, why should we wait till then to realize that the Lord can be our "Shepherd" of life?

We can actually enjoy these benefits right now. When we allow Him to be our "Shepherd" we practically have all that we "want", for He loves us so much to the point of laying down His life for us. He will supply all our needs for HIs glory... for He is the great God.


Thank you, Lord, for this Psalm.
Thank you for restoring my soul in times of despondency.
Thank you for being with me even in the "valley of the shadow of death".
Thank you for the assurance that "Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life".
Thank you!