Psalm 23 - Praying God's Word

Please read Psalm 23.

www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/psa/23/1/s_501001

Meditate on this phrase from verse 4.

I fear no evil, for You are with me.

There was evil around David, but he was not afraid because God was with him.  Evil is still all around, but you do not need to fear if you belong to the LORD. 

Psalm 23 tells you what God does for the sake of His name:

1.     He makes you lie down in green pastures (v. 2).

2.     He leads you beside quiet waters (v. 2).

3.     He restores your soul (v. 3).

4.     He guides you in the paths of righteousness (v. 3).

If you are in relationship with Jesus Christ, you do not need to be afraid.  God is true to His name, which is now part of your name: Christian.  Be confident in Christ that His goodness and lovingkindness will follow you all the days of your life.

Pray Psalm 23 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, You are ________ and my shepherd. Do not let us be in want.

Make us lie down in green pastures. Lead us beside quiet waters.

Restore our souls.  Guide us in the path of righteousness for Your name’s sake.

Even though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, help us not fear evil because You are with us.  Let Your rod and staff comfort us.

Prepare a table before us in the presence of our enemies.

Anoint our heads with oil; let our cups overflow.

Surely Your goodness and lovingkindness will

 follow us all the days of our lives!

Let us dwell in Your house, LORD, forever.

Because of You, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL, volume 2 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell