23rd Psalm
"The Lord is my shepherd. I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside still waters..."
(Psalms 23:1-2).
In
the forties and fifties, many public schools in Massachusetts always started
with the 23rd Psalm, the Lord's Prayer, and the pledge of allegiance
to the United States. Wow, by today's standards, that is powerful stuff. Look
at this and see if we can apply it to our lives today.
The first two lines above lead us to tranquility. Faith
will take care of your wants and guide you to that inner peace you desire and
to the restful place beside still waters.
"He refreshes and restores my life;
He leads in the paths of righteousness for His namesake."
(Psalm23:3)
When things in your life need rebuilding, the way to get out of the dumps is to follow Him.
"Yes, 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 to comfort me."
(Psalm 23:4)
In the biblical context, the rod is an instrument used for guiding, rescuing, and protecting (sheep) and the staff is an instrument of support. The Psalmist says the Lord is with you and will guide and support you.
Christians have beautiful tools to work with; the more we let God lead, the more we will be at peace.
Thought for Today: Let us reflect on this New Year and all of our goals and resolutions. Read the 23rd Psalm and accept God's help to us. It will be a big help in locating those still waters we all seek.
Prayer for Today: Heavenly Father, stress often builds up in our lives. It combines hurts, anger, and resentments kept hidden inside ourselves. We pray that when this occurs, we find a way to let you help and can accept the guidance, protection, and support promised through our Christian faith.
Amen
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