Psalm 23 New Living Translation
1 The Lord is my shepherd;
I have all that I need.
God has promised to supply all our needs.
What we don’t have now, we don’t need now.”
Elizabeth Elliot
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2 He lets me rest in green meadows;
he leads me beside peaceful streams.
He guides us into pastures green,
He leads to bowers of bliss,
Our Father lives, the God unseen,
and Christ our Shepherd is.
Cecil Frances Alexander
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3 He renews my strength.
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He guides me along right paths,
bringing honor to his name.
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4 Even when I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
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Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
The rod was for defense,
to fight off wild animals.
The staff was for guidance,
to pull a wandering sheep in the right direction
or away from harm.
They are both used for our good
in the hands of our good Shepherd.
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5 You prepare a feast for me
in the presence of my enemies.
You honor me by anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
Provisions and comforts prepared.
Enemies confused and confounded.
An exuberance of honor and blessing.
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6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me
all the days of my life,
This is going to be great day.
God is guiding and directing my steps.
His favor is surrounding me.
Goodness and mercy are following me.
I’m excited about today!
Joel Osteen
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and I will live in the house of the Lord
forever.
When everything is ready, I will come and get you,
so that you will always be with me where I am.
John 14:3 NLT
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